Jack played an endless game of musical chairs with his career choices. One day he wanted to be a charter boat captain, the next a clown.
Living by the marina got him near boats, and living in Sarasota gave him an in at the Ringling Bros. Clown College, so either was a viable option.
The question was did he really want to work as a bartender more, or maybe a dog walker. Astronauts and archaeologists got to travel, but then again a shortstop got to play baseball every day.
Right now, he was hungry, and hoped mom made grilled cheese.
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Aww so sweet. Dream widely, Jack!
Reminds me of the movie Bob the Butler, about a guy who couldn’t figure out what he wanted to do, so he just tried out jobs he picked out of the phone book. In order. Really cute movie. Jack would make a good Bob. : )
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Oh, he’s not the only one confused! When I was younger I used to worry my parents by declaring I wanted to be a dolphin whisperer one day and then a street musician the next. I see the same now with my baby cousin, too. Adorable little story.
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I love “dolphin whisperer.” I’d like to be that now.
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There’s a part of me that still wants to be one, too! I can hardly imagine a better job, although my complete lack of dolphin biology knowledge would rule me out almost automatically.
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Sometimes I’m lucky enough to see dolphins when I’m at the beach. I’m always in awe of their beauty.
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Lucky you! Nowadays near our beaches, we’re likelier to occasionally see a shark. Or jellyfish.
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I’ve seen my share of those too.
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i love it when they do this – wake up each day and say I am going to be….or ….like bringing their dreams with them and letting us in on what’s going on in their hearts and minds.
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My daughter, who is now 27, once told me she wanted to be a WalMart greeter during the day and a Zamboni driver at night. Thankfully, she eventually decided on Marketing.
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thats adorable! My kids said all sorts of amazing fantastical things, I cant really remember in details just that they were like this. not doctor or lawyer, but something ordinary yet so endearing!
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