I pulled into the Dougherty's driveway on Bunker Hill. I stepped out of the car, initially forgetting the bread, closed the door behind me with the keys still in the ignition and Ginny and Gizmo in the backseat. I can almost feel you cringing at this point. I took two steps, realized that I had forgotten the bread, opened the door, grabbed the bread, and made my way to their front door. This time, however, I hear 'cl-clunk' a few seconds after the door closes. Shit. That was my imagination...a car doesn't just lock itself randomly...so I kept walking, had a nice chat with Mike Dougherty about the bread (I'm sure he could care less), and turned back to my car with a little bit of dread rising inside. I tried to open the driver's side...that's a no go...back seat...sigh...the hatch on the trunk...are you f-ing kidding me? I haven't locked my keys in the car since college when I drank too much Nyquil! It was only a matter of time before Ginny's crying drove Gizmo insane and I would be forced to watch an all-out cage match develop in my backseat! Deep breathe. I did not panic; I merely laughed in disbelief. I went back to the house and knocked on Mike's door because I knew that he would be more sensible at decision making given the situation at hand. Luckily, today was unseasonably warm and I had cracked the window for Gizmo when I stopped at Krogers. He went back inside, donned his superhero cape, and came to our rescue with a giant metal rod (to whose alternate purpose is unidentifiable). He squeezed his hand into the tiny window opening, maneuvered around an angry Gizmo, and hit the unlock button. Crisis averted.
In short, Gizmo saved Ginny's life. But I guess Mike Dougherty helped a little too.
Ginny and Gizmo share a moment of quiet reflection |
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Ginny takes Beale Street (Memphis) by storm |
Top piece of a guitar stand. The arts have a purpose, after all. Don't give up, Washingtonians.
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Yeah Shannon! Welcome blogger mommy. :-) Excited to follow Ginny's chronicles and adventures with her sidekicks Giz and Charlie! Love the pictures. Especially love your baby girl! (And also love that sweet owl hat too! Um, too cute!) Glad you found a piece of Washington in MS! Hooray for the little things! Love and miss you guys, Christine
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