{"id":38306,"date":"2024-02-23T16:06:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T00:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=38306"},"modified":"2024-02-23T16:10:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T00:10:19","slug":"ernesto-the-pool-boy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/ernesto-the-pool-boy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ernesto the Pool Boy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\">Raoul&#8217;s Two Cents: February 23, 2024<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Happy Home<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Warning: Religious topic. Move on to the jokes if you\u2019re not in the mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">I picked up my grandson from school the other day. He was dressed sharply and every strand of his hair was in its proper place. He carried a small pouch just big enough to carry his notebook, pen and cell phone. He was very proud of himself because he was among the select few who had gone on a field trip for Leadership training. What a surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I stared with admiration as we walked towards the car. The potentials of this little guy was already observed at such an early stage of his life. And, when I thought about it, he has always been a responsible kid. He is often the first one to wake up a half hour ahead of everyone in the morning and he is the alarm clock of his family. He\u2019s the little policeman who makes sure everyone follows the rules. He isn\u2019t the tallest but when he plays basketball, he charges fearlessly into the painted area and is sometimes the highest pointer even when he plays with the older kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He isn\u2019t the egghead. His older brother is. His brother doesn\u2019t spend as much time studying because he easily picks up mathematical and scientific concepts. He\u2019s the one who plays chess, basketball and has an analytical mind. He admits that he has no interest in being the leader \u2026 why burden yourself with responsibility when you can just enjoy the moment, right? He\u2019s carefree but smart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving them home from school, I observed their interaction from my rear view mirror and they were laughing at some video on their phone. They genuinely enjoy each other\u2019s company. They swim and Taekwondo together. I can imagine the two of them protecting their month old baby sister as she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their sister smiles and laughs in her sleep. She\u2019s a happy peaceful baby. Mom and Dad have stable jobs and love and support each other. Family pictures and the boys\u2019 crafts adorn their walls. They go to church unless they have a basketball tournament. Their faith is strong. By the grace of God, they have a loving healthy home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s these little things that make me look up to God and wonder why I deserve being part of this beautiful family. In these troubled times, God is protecting their little bubble. Their home is not unique. I\u2019m sure many of you can relate. How long will this last? Will their bubble burst when my boys turn into teenagers? Yikes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Book of Joshua<br><\/strong>At the end of the book of Joshua (against all odds) General Joshua had conquered many of their enemies. He is now old and he knows the adventure is just about to begin for the next generation. Surrounded by the whole tribe of Israel, he gives a final speech with a warning not to return to their old ways but to serve the Lord God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\">\u201cNow fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.\u201d<br>Joshua 24:14-15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Lord, please continue to protect our family \u2026 continue to protect ALL our families. I know we are already blessed beyond what we deserve but I know you don\u2019t mind us asking for more. I\u2019d like to ask for more wisdom to discern what is right in your eyes, hope when trials pull us down, and increase our faith day by day. There are evil men with evil agendas out there, please protect our nation. Help us through the storm. Help us be a blessing to the world. For we ask this all in Jesus\u2019 precious name. Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TGIF people!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raoul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Willy Wonka: <\/strong>&#8220;But Charlie, don&#8217;t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>Charlie:<\/strong> &#8220;What happened?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Willy Wonka:<\/strong> &#8220;He lived happily ever after.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">&#8212; From the last scene of the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JOKE OF THE WEEK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Brian K of CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"1078\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ernesto2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ernesto2.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ernesto2-100x300.jpg 100w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ernesto2-342x1024.jpg 342w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption>Original art by Raoul Pascual.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parting Shots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Diversity-Art.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Diversity-Art.jpg 360w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spank-Art.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Spank-Art-300x278.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cemetery-Art.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cemetery-Art.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cemetery-Art-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cemetery-Art-309x330.jpg 309w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Fred of Long Beach, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Aliens-NoTalk-Fred.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Aliens-NoTalk-Fred.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Aliens-NoTalk-Fred-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Golf-Friends-Fred.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Golf-Friends-Fred.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Golf-Friends-Fred-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Golf-Friends-Fred-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Garie of Paranaque, Philippines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vodka-Garie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vodka-Garie.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vodka-Garie-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FightingWords.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FightingWords.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FightingWords-276x300.jpg 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Warranty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Warranty.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Warranty-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HatedCat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HatedCat.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HatedCat-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TaylorTorture.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TaylorTorture.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TaylorTorture-262x300.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ScaryInterview.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ScaryInterview.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ScaryInterview-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Smiguel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Smiguel.jpg 360w, 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class=\"wp-image-38319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StarTrek-Father.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StarTrek-Father-237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StarTrek-Drink.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StarTrek-Drink.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StarTrek-Drink-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StarTrek-Urine.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StarTrek-Urine.jpg 360w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StarTrek-Urine-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/StarTrek-Urine-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My good friend (and jokester) Terry and I came up with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"245\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tboy294.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tboy294.jpg 245w, https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tboy294-204x300.jpg 204w\" 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