My daughter Julia came to live with me two years ago for school. It isn't easy for me to raise someone who is practically my nine-year-old clone, but that is exactly what I find I am doing with Julia. Through our judo and soccer practices, reading, writing and arithmetic, Girl Scouts, and Japanese language classes, we occasionally have a conversation that connects us both in a sometimes deep and usually humorous way. Hopefully, you will be as entertained as we are.

Broccoli

The extended Greene family are having a holiday meal prepared by Mama.  The entrée is broccoli and cheese wrapped in ham. 

Mama:  I just love this meal!  You know, Uncle Panda doesn’t like this meal.  It has ham, broccoli and cheese; what’s not to like?

(without skipping a beat)

Julia:  Broccoli.