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It is true that liberty is precious—so precious that it must be rationed


Forgive my shoddy MS Paint skills, but when Henry pulled this pose yesterday, I knew that I would just have to use the photo, even if it was so flooded with light that it was difficult to look at. The moment that finger went up, it sparked an instantaneous recognition of the “Lenin pose” (as I like to call it) and consolidates all that I have foreseen of this young man thus far.

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Danial Bigham said…
Your son it's beautiful.
Sue said…
Pa will love this pose! I will print it out and put it in a frame for him!!!
EG CameraGirl said…
Henry does appear to have strong leadership qualities! ;-)
yournotalone said…
Nice one dude:) It funny though I do not believe your son will be a dictator... in a bad sense, because sometimes democracy fails and country needs a strong leader, you never know:)
Kris McCracken said…
Danial, I'm glad that people think so. Thanks for telling me!

Sue, I can send you on a bigger sized version if you like.

EGTG, he just needs to work on his tone.

Aigars, Henry does have strength of will, that's for sure. I hope that he doesn't turn out to be a dictator too!

Kitty, I'd hoped so!

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