“It is a wise father that knows his own child.” – William Shakespeare

I recalled reading this quote recently. It struck me at the time. Many parents don’t really know their own children. They think that they do because they share the same biology & hardwiring. Although they are similar in many regards, there are definite differences. Yet, do we really know each other at all? The people we think that we know the best, sometimes do the most bizarre things. Have you ever looked at a family member or a long-time friend and asked, “Who is this person?!” I think that it comes down to trust. We trust in the people that we know & love to do the right things. We trust in our judgment. We trust that fate will be kind. As children, we trust in our parents. We trust that they will provide for & protect us. I saw this picture of my friend John Zask –and his daughter Marley–the other day. I was reminded of all this by the look on her face. She never even looks at him, as he speeds towards her, then towers above  & blasts by… She trusts in him. She knows that everything’s gonna be alright. With a name like ‘Marley’, that’s kind-of what we expected anyway! Thanks to Vania for the image. Skate-Ozzie