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promised her that one day I’d ask you to tell us how you
became so smart."
Thomas laughed. "Smart? Me? I'm not smart; I
just...Okay, fine. Maybe I've learned a thing or two. But
most of what I learned was too complicated for me to
remember, which is why I wrote it all down.
"Come on, Thomas!" I joined in. "You're always
saying profound stuff and knowing exactly what to do.
How did you get so wise?"
"I'm not wise! I've just lived a long life, and I've made
a lot of mistakes. I learned to embrace simplicity and let
go of complexity.”
"But Grandpa, you're always telling us to embrace
the unknown and share our stories. Isn't it time you
practiced what you preach?"
Thomas chuckled. "I hope I don't preach. Here,
hand me that."
Paul passed the journal to Thomas.
"Well, my boy," he began, his voice low and soothing,
"I'll do my best to keep it short and sweet." As he flipped
through the pages, his eyes scanned the notes, his
expression softening. Pausing, he stroked a page with a
nostalgic smile, then rose from his seat, his eyes sparkling
with memories."
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