It’s weird how one’s mind works sometimes and what odd things might trigger memories that haven’t been considered for decades. A movie title had come up in the grid that reminded me of an odd relationship with my next door neighbor sometime after his wife had passed. Keep in mind that he was old. I had gone out with his two oldest grandsons at one time or another. There is no way I was looking for that kind of relationship with the grandfather! Give me a break!
Yet, for some reason, he seemed to feel the need to call me to suggest I might want to read a certain book or watch a certain movie. I don’t know why he singled me out of all people – but would call a few times a week. Each time my mom would answer she’d teasingly tell me it was my “boyfriend” on the phone. Granted, he was a lonely old man (who was hard of hearing, I might add). It still remains a mystery of why he had selected me. Or why he thought he knew me well enough to make suggestions based upon my personal preference. Weird.
