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throwback thursday: boy scout

awww yeeeaaaahhh. check out that little boy scout. this picture is totally rad, and taken near the beginning of my 14-year "awkward stage." dad was the troop chaplain, and i think i made it all the way to the rank of second class. that sounds about right....a second class scout. this was taken in waynesburg, pennsylvania, where i grew up until i was 12. i was probably 11 or so in this picture.

one more thought: why don't i incorporate striped scarves more in my wardrobe? i mean, that's a hot look, don't you think? i could just wear a button up shirt and then wear a 'fashion accessory' (fancy term for scarf) with some kind of brooch or something to tie it all together. i think i need to bring it back, baby. bring it back.
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Anonymous said…
oh for the love of all that's good and holy.

you are uber cool.

who's the guy over the mantle?
8:25 AM
stella g. said…
that is awesome. in fact, it looks like it should be on one of of those retro cards. usually it's old ladies wanting martinis, but i think this could work.
8:59 AM
DogBlogger said…
I'm with Stella G. You better keep an eye on Hallmark to make sure they don't steal this glimpse of your youth to use for a birthday card.
9:26 AM
Happy said…
I don't even know you personally, but yet I'm grinning. I don't care who you are, that's some funny stuff.
10:07 AM
Anonymous said…
Don't ever attempt to accessorize without the assistance of a gay professional. i'll have my brother give you a call. julid
2:05 PM
Anonymous said…
Man...I always knew I liked you. I was a second class scout before I was kicked out.
2:07 PM
Walt said…
When I left Toms River, I left the COR Scout Shirt with you. I think you should join up with the local scout troop, hey Jack will be ready for tiger cubs soon.
2:50 PM
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