Dinner Conversation

It’s sunset in Charleston.

“Hey mom,” you say, coming inside “How long until dinner?”

“You know we gotta wait for your father, but you can set the table”

Your dad is pretty cool. He works at the Navy ship yard, and he works all day, but he always home for dinner. The dinner conversation is always super fun though. Dad loves to talk about the NAACP, this group he joined to help colored people. He also brings the daily news and talks about what’s happening in the world

As you’re setting the table you hear the door open and your father calling to your mom. You rush to finish setting the table and taking your seat.

“Hi,son!” your dad greets you as he takes his place at the head of your table, smiling at mom as she set the table. “How was school today?”

“Well, I got in a little bit of trouble, the teacher caught me drawing during class. As punishment, I have to decorate the board for Thanksgiving.”

“That sounds more like a reward than a punishment,” Dad says, “Must have been pretty good!”

“What did you draw?” Mom asks

“Ummm…. Just this girl….”

Dad starts laughing as your mom rolls her eyes, neither surprised.

“Well keep it up son, maybe when you go to college it’ll be useful for you”

Tomorrow is Saturday.