Look At Bugs

There is an awesome boy in our neighborhood that sits out in front of his house every afternoon waiting for "customers" to talk to. His sign reads, "Look at Bugs" and he has a complete bug menagerie that he's found in his yard to share with anyone passing by. This kid is a complete bug expert, and he can tell you everything you'd ever want to know about the bugs he collects. Everyday he has something different, so we'll often say, "Let's go look at the bugs!" to see his latest discoveries. What's wonderful about this boy is his charm. He's eager to share his facts, but he's also so excited to visit with his customers. It's always amazing to me to see how many people take the time to talk with this kid- little kids, of course, but also teenagers, and grown-ups stop to look at the bugs and say a quick hello. I've learned a great lesson from this boy: When you take the time to open your heart and be friendly to others, that friendship and love comes right back to you through the smiles and friendship of your neighbors.