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Ralphie and Glenn: Two Peas in a Pod?

Okay, this isn't a political statement, nor is it a way to jump start Christmas, but do you  notice a resemblance between these two people? Maybe it's just me, but they sort of look related.

Perhaps you're laughing, perhaps you agree, perhaps you think this is a waste of a blog post. Regardless, the first time I saw Beck with his glasses, I told my husband that he looked like Ralphie, you know, the kid from  A Christmas Story. And I still think he does.

No, this guest post has nothing to do with writing, and it's not really writer's food of any kind (well, maybe it is) but I suppose it is food for thought. The glasses give Ralphie such an endearing quality. And they do the same for Glenn.  Um ... I think. Or is that a bit of a stretch for some of you?  - Heather
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  1. SherrieSeptember 9, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    I am laughing. I wondered what happened to that kid. Just another example of you never know where you may end up regardless of where you start. While I realize they are NOT the same person, I am confident Glenn was a little boy once...I wonder if Glenn likes asian food, maybe Peking Duck?
    Thx Heather.

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  2. Heather SpivaSeptember 10, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    I bet he does like Peking Duck. :) Thanks for reading. -H

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  3. Wendy Burt-ThomasSeptember 19, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Um ... nothing gives Glenn Beck an endearing quality!

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  4. Heather SpivaSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Ha, ha, ha. Thanks for checking out the post Wendy. ;)

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