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Dear Fellow Earthlings,

Many people have been kind to me over the years. As mentioned in yesterday’s installment, Mohammed Abdu was very considerate and compassionate with me.

Then (when I was in the U.S. Navy, attending radioman school in San Diego, California) there was the master chief petty officer who upon seeing me, a petty officer third class, cutting across a little strip of lawn to go to the enlisted personnel club, scolded me in front of his buddies – only to notice that once I had entered the club, I seated myself in a corner, alone, nursing a tiny mug of beer. He walked up and said, “Hey, sailor, why such a tiny mug?”

I explained that I had sent all of my money back to Illinois to pay on my college loan and that all I had was enough for that tiny mug. His eyes grew wet and he said, “That’s life!” Then he walked away…

Just as I was finishing that tiny mug of beer, the petty officer reappeared – with his buddies -- AND with a huge mug of beer – and a big bowl of popcorn – and two giant hot dogs.

He said, “Hey,sailor! Enjoy!!” Then he and his buddies said, “Sorry about scolding you."

I saluted them, they saluted me, and then they left. I just will never forget how nice they were to me!!

Steve Walker

Earthsaver and Jingles Creator

© 2013 Steve Walker, The Jingles-The Japan Foundation for English Pronunciation, Summit Enterprises.