Few things make me as hopeful about Life, the Universe, and Everything, as when I get to see Big Tough Manly Dudes (in this case, two rugged, heavily tatted construction workers) share their gentleness & sweetness with others without a second thought. Today's fellas were *so excited* about a parakeet that they stopped to look at it en route to work, then beckoned to a random kid nearby to stop & admire it, too. Effin' aces. Love that for our dudes.
Keep lettin' your sweet-tough dualities shine!
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(Once, in Toronto, a dirt-spattered heavy-duty truck came roaring past, and the working fellas inside it were belting "The Bare Necessities". Same vibe. 🙂 Sing your tender hearts out, lads!)
That kind of thing is my catnip
Me, when someone tries to keep one of our fellas from being their sweet, nurturing self. 🙃