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A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin.


Sometimes a bloke can be a bit groggy when he first gets up. The mind is generally cloudy, reactions slow and muted.

It's at this point that I like to shove a camera in someone's face.
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Roddy said…
Why then pick on your children? That's right, they can't argue.
1 August 2009 at 20:25
Betsy Brock said…
We have tons of pictures of our boys just waking up. There's just something irresistable about those warm puffy faces....or maybe it's just rekindled love for them after the break during their nap! LOL
2 August 2009 at 01:05
Debbie Courson Smith said…
The sweet curls in his hair....ahhh.
2 August 2009 at 01:20
Priyanka Khot said…
You are an ANGEL to do that.

In case it was unclear,.. i was being sarcastic :P
2 August 2009 at 02:27
yamini said…
How thoughtful of you Kris!!!!

I'm sure both Henry and Ezra will get back to you when they have chance. ;-)) I would like to see THAT photograph too he he he he!!!!
2 August 2009 at 04:57
tony said…
Brilliant Photo! I Bet You Were Popular!
Where does the Cynic Quote Come From?
2 August 2009 at 05:39
Kris McCracken said…
Betsy, they hate it.
3 August 2009 at 10:58
Kris McCracken said…
Boise Diva, he curls when he sleeps.
3 August 2009 at 10:58
Kris McCracken said…
Priyanka Khot, very cruel.
3 August 2009 at 10:58
Kris McCracken said…
yamini, they wouldn’t dare.
3 August 2009 at 10:58
Kris McCracken said…
tony, that would be the one and only H.L. Mencken.
3 August 2009 at 10:58
Roddy said…
With all these bahs, you are beginning to sound like a sheep. As long as you aren't the judas.
3 August 2009 at 12:15
yamini said…
You just wait and watch till they get their hands on a camera!!!!!
3 August 2009 at 16:03
Roddy said…
A sheep with a touch of cat.
3 August 2009 at 21:31
Kris McCracken said…
Yamini, Henry already has started with our old camera. I plan to post a few of them soon.
4 August 2009 at 08:40
yamini said…
Can't wait to see them!!!
4 August 2009 at 14:29
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