Thursday, April 07, 2005

Nick(laus)names.

My son (the 5-year-old golfer) and I were watching the early coverage of the Masters and I was trying to impress upon him the significance of what Jack Nicklaus has accomplished through his career.  I also told him that I almost named him John after my grandfather ... who naturally was always called "Jack". After all that, I told him that, if he wanted, maybe Jack could be his nickname out on the golf course. Then his brow furrowed. Little thoughts entering his head.
Boy: But I thought I already had a nickname.
Me: What was that?
Boy: Stinkbucket.

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