Friday, April 25, 2008

hors d'oeuvres


"neil, would you like an hors d'oeuvre?"

(puzzled look)

"our chefs have been working all afternoon preparing the finest!"

(i tip the plate his way)

"thank you. "

(he takes a bite)

"daddy, this is just bread!"

Monday, April 21, 2008

traffic light


"there’s a traffic light! i like traffic lights!"

"what does the red light mean, neil?"

"stop!"

"yes. what does green mean?"

"go!"

"that’s right. what does yellow mean?"

"up!"

"well, uh... that would be pretty cool, wouldn't it?"

Friday, April 11, 2008

paddle ball

“are you playing paddle ball?”

“yes. hitting. i like playing paddle ball. paddle ball. that says paddle ball. i like hitting it. playing with my train. looking at my planets. that’s a good idea. done.”

Monday, April 7, 2008

david bowie, hunky dory

"what does this sound like neil?"

"1 million dollars!"

"really? ok... anything else? can you tell me what key this is in? or what the time signature is?"

"free time!"

"yes, well... very good then."

"i'm proud of you daddy!"