It started with a casual ‘Morning,’ and
now Phil, and his dog Jasper, are a regular part of my weekly routine.
I see
them when I walk in the mornings and we nearly always stop to have a chat.
Phil is a local historian, he has a
mountain of knowledge that I love to hear about and, thankfully, he is willing
to share. I do know, however, that Phil meets so many people during his many
miles of daily walking that I am just one of many in awe of his friendliness
and willingness to share precious time with them.
He seems to know everybody ... and
their dog! He’s a local ever-smiling legend.
His walking is as legendary as he is. When
he replaces his current walking shoes Phil’s retired pair will be placed on
display in a local store because of the thousand miles he has racked up in
them, and to show how well they have stood the test of time and variable weather
conditions. Very apt for a shoemaking
town I think.
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