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It was fate,
down-right fate. Taking Sunshine to this
Consignment Store where bling and style lined each rack and each shelf, was fate.
Grandma told Sunshine
they were looking at purses and cool clothes while they waited for Bright Eyes to
finish her dance class. With only ten minutes to go, this seemed a safe option.
finish her dance class. With only ten minutes to go, this seemed a safe option.
Entering the door
that rang with an old fashioned bell over the door, they found that bling did
exist and in great quantities. But there
was something else.
In a place of honor was
a pair of women cowboy boots. Of course,
boots are made of leather (if they are true
cowboy boots). These boots sported the hide that once decorated a rust and white cow. These boots were soft and pretty.
Sunshine cried, “OH,
NO!” and ran to embrace the boots.
“Oh, Grandma! Please tell me these boots are not made from
a horse! ‘Cause Spirit’s girlfriend
horse had fur JUST LIKE THIS!” She
cradled the boots. She gazed at Grandma, with wide blue eyes glistening with tears.
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Then she looked
accusingly at the two women who ran the store.
“I am an animal lover, and horses are almost human! Are these made from a horse?!”
The two women were
horrified at the very thought. They
reassured Sunshine that those boots were made from a cow; boots would NEVER be
made from horses. EVER!
Grandma distracted
Sunshine with a blingey purse, but the seven year old gave the women an evil look that said, “You’d
better be telling the truth.”
They nodded silently.
They nodded silently.
I love Sunshine.
ReplyDeleteShe is something else, to be sure.
DeleteGood Idea, the thrift store while baby sitting. One always runs into great finds. You may even run into some neat quilting fabric. LOL
ReplyDeleteI have made some real finds!!
DeleteLoved the portrayal of the child, Susan.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carole!
Deletehahahaha she sure isn't afraid to say what she thinks
ReplyDeleteSunshine has always expressed herself without hesitation.
DeletelOL! I can picture it all! And I share Sunshine's sentiments. ( say that three times fast.)
ReplyDeleteI do as well. Horses seem to be very wise at times.
DeleteKids have no problem letting you know what they think.
ReplyDeleteMy gr-daughters are very verbal. Listening to them is like grabbing the wind.
DeleteI'm not vegetarian, but what about the cows? :)
ReplyDeleteSunshine has no trouble with cows, cow meat, and leather. She is very pragmatic; her daddy raised her well.
DeleteNo justice for the cows, lololol :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful story and told again in a way that made me feel like I was there and heard that ardent horse lover (as only a young girl can be) speak her mind.
ReplyDeleteHow I wish Sunshine could meet my blogger friends! She is quite the story teller.
DeleteSunshine has brightened my day. As she does with each appearance. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSunshine brightens my day as well! She is so exuberant and full of positive thoughts.
DeleteBut what about the poor cows?
ReplyDeleteRosey and H.G. Writer: Sunshine is a carnivore in all ways. She has even wanted to taste penguin and wonders why there is none in the butcher shop.
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