Another inspiring old movie seen on cable, we didn't even catch the title. It was a heart-warming narration of a young boy growing up in the 50's or so. Those were the days of simple toys like tops, which was his cherished acquisition at the World's Fair then. Of course, coming back home, he proudly challenged the neighborhood bullies to a race to the finish- which was straight to the sewer! Our hero then exclaimed, "A tie, nobody wins!"
In life's confrontation, he learned, there is going to be at least one loser, or both.
Contrast this with our hero's subsequent fishing experience with his father and buddies. There was abundance this time, for all to have a sure catch, after his father begrudgingly shared the choice spot for a bait.
This was admittedly the boy's "greatest summer," transforming him from boyhood's selfish endeavors to an adult sharing experience of win-win. Mediation paraphrased!
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