As you may know recently I have had a running bet with my friend Mr. Greg Cassetta regarding my popularity. I tried to explain that I WAS the most popular man in the world.
As we traveled together in various cities both here in the US and abroad, Greg was constantly impressed at all of the people I knew. Washington DC, New York, Chicago, Elmira, Bird in Hand, Muscogee, St. Paul, LA., Seattle, Panama City, Bangkok, London. I introduced Greg to mayors, miners and movie stars. Everywhere we went Greg was amazed at how many people recognized me and how many friends I really had.
I bet Greg $100.00 that I WAS the most popular man alive.
On his recent visit to Washington DC I had the opportunity to see again my good friend His Highness Pope Benedict XVI, ( I call him Joe). As Greg stood in the crowd while I had my audience with His Most Holiness there was a group of young Catholic women standing next to him. Greg overheard these women who could not contain their excitement at being present at this most historic event. Greg turned to one of the ladies and said “ You girls are really enthused about being here, is this the first time you have seen Him ? “
One of these young ladies said “ Oh no, we have met Him on dozens of occasions, however I am still awe struck in His presence. Could I ask you a question though ?”
Greg said “ Of course anything “
As we traveled together in various cities both here in the US and abroad, Greg was constantly impressed at all of the people I knew. Washington DC, New York, Chicago, Elmira, Bird in Hand, Muscogee, St. Paul, LA., Seattle, Panama City, Bangkok, London. I introduced Greg to mayors, miners and movie stars. Everywhere we went Greg was amazed at how many people recognized me and how many friends I really had.
I bet Greg $100.00 that I WAS the most popular man alive.
On his recent visit to Washington DC I had the opportunity to see again my good friend His Highness Pope Benedict XVI, ( I call him Joe). As Greg stood in the crowd while I had my audience with His Most Holiness there was a group of young Catholic women standing next to him. Greg overheard these women who could not contain their excitement at being present at this most historic event. Greg turned to one of the ladies and said “ You girls are really enthused about being here, is this the first time you have seen Him ? “
One of these young ladies said “ Oh no, we have met Him on dozens of occasions, however I am still awe struck in His presence. Could I ask you a question though ?”
Greg said “ Of course anything “
The young lady tuned to Greg and said “Who is that guy up there with Dave ? “
Time to pay up Greg.
Time to pay up Greg.
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