Jobe and the Savik whaling hat, his arms and the snotty bug
Friday, September 16, 2011 at 12:01PM
Wasilla, Alaska, by 300 in Jobe, Wasilla, family

Remember how yesterday I stated that should have never committed myself to my September 15 return, but should have waited until next week? It's true. I have no time. Yet, I have begun again and must keep going, but today I will keep it short, simple, and cute - shamelessly cute.

Yesterday, I read something written by a serious photographer who expressed disdain for shamelessly cute photos. They just don't dig deep enough into the harsh realities of life.

Yet, shamelessly cute is part of life too, and right now, shamelessly cute is right in front of me.

This is how it is with Jobe and me - the instant I come in sight, up come his little arms and hands. He wants me to pick him up.

I don't have time. Too busy. But you know what? I pick him up anyway, and carry him around for a bit. Sometimes, I bring him into my office and we watch the electric train go 'round the top of the room.

Kalib likes that train, too.

Yesterday, Jobe found this Savik crew whaling hat. He has insisted upon wearing it ever since. Savik is Savik Ahmaogak of Barrow.

Jobe in the Savik hat. As you can see, Jobe has picked up a bug. Zicam is very hard on my stomach, but I am scarfing it down, anyway. I am scheduled to go to New York City at the end of next week, and I want to be healthy. But I can't resist Jobe. He is in and out of my arms, all day long.

We breathe together.

 

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