Working away today from my home office, and the doorbell rings. My office is on the third floor, so it’s a bit of a trek to answer. Could be a neighbor or the Jehovah’s witnesses again. I make the trip, slightly grumpily, and am surprised to see a four year old boy who I’ve seen around the neighborhood standing alone on the porch with his bike helmet on.
Me: Hello, do you know Lillie? (my friendly dog is obviously the reason for the visit)
Elan: Yes, I know you guys.
Me: Are you out for a ride?
Elan: Yes, my mom said I could ride around the block alone. I’m on vacation from school.
Me: Nice of you to visit. Where do you live?
Elan: I live on Earth.
Wouldn’t the world be a simpler place if we all were so outgoing and named our planet before our address or country? After I wished him a good day, I bounced back upstairs with a much fresher outlook on my day.
