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Introductory episode of Growing Up in Flip Flops. I introduce Mr. Alexander to you and how he had a wonderous impact on me and started my interest in history and literature. And , you never know what your child might learn while you are grocery shopping. Wonderous things.

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As a first grader, I consider the implications of celebrating Christmas in Southwest Florida devoid of snow and cold weather. And what happens when you have a chance to see real magic happen!

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In an effort to keep an elementary school without air conditioning cool, open windows had a very unintended effect upon me. And one which results in something that still remains a mystery to me today.

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My mother proves in a very direct manner that she is not someone with whom to be trifled or bullied. And I receive an early indirect lesson that I shouldn't push my mother on issues on which she was firm. Whether or not this qualifies her to be a "Southern Belle" is still debatable.

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I learn the truthfulness of Stevenson's comment that, "Sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences." I learned how quickly that "banquet" can arrive and how loud and embarrassing it can be to attend it. The result being I that I never wanted to visit that banquet hall ever again in my life.

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My mother did everything right in preparing for a hurricane. And then the unexpected happened. But, even when the worst is happening around you, perhaps one day you'll look back, and even that day will be pleasant to remember. At the very least, it will make a great story to tell.

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Never ever underestimate a child's curiosity. And know that curiosity can be a very powerful motivation.

Confession is good for the soul, especially if the statute of limitations has run out.

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Sometimes you will witness a fleeting example of something extraordinary which you will remember for the rest of your life. It can be something historic, such as where you were when you learned of the 9/11 tragedy, or something mundane, but still a surprise or a shock.

Here I remember something I witnessed on an elementary school playground during recess. Which I still count as one of the most remarkable events I have ever witnessed.