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Remembering Tito Junior (The Man Behind my Nickname among other things)

I have a memory of a feeling I had as a kid, the feeling of anticipation that came with family gatherings, especially during Christmas and summer outings. Tito Junior was always a source of joy for me. His light-hearted jokes and easy-to-digest life philosophies, reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh, always filled my cup. His insights were not only easy to understand, but they were great north stars -- take them to heart and they could guide you in the right direction towards a fulfilling life.  Tito Junior and Tita Edna hihi I remember how he once said something about every person has their own talent, and each one takes their own time to develop and flourish, I wish I remember the verbiage he used because it was funny, but it made sense. In a world where aunts and uncles would praise kids for excelling in school, Tito Junior's wisdom was a refreshing reminder that everyone's journey is unique, and that success is not limited to scholarly achievements or for that matter worldly achi...