My Dad

Today would be my Dad's 102nd Birthday (it is now his 102nd birthday, but in heaven).  I do miss him greatly.  Yet, I work to keep him close to my heart each and every day.  It has been close to 32 years since he passed away.  

I remember so many talks with him.  I remember so many car rides.  I relish the memories of having pipes with him.  I relish the memory of going out with him to have Coney Dogs.  I just relish the memories of the times I was able to spend with him.  I hope he is proud of my efforts here on Earth.  I hope he can see how I do TRY to do good.  How I try to be helpful and a servant to others.  

I am going to strive to have a pipe in his honor.  However, because of some unanticipated work kerfuffle's that I need to wrangle in.... I am not sure if I will travel across town this afternoon, or instead tomorrow afternoon to do so.  But, it will bn one of those two afternoons.  

There are vastly too many stories to write about regarding my Dad.  They are swimming around in my neurons.  The memories are important.  I need to spend more time writing them out.

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Pat's comment last week was especially thought provoking to me, and I have been finding considerable wisdom in those words.  I am still mulling them over before I try to respond.  

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One of the songs we are playing in our Christmas series is the new song, "For Good" associated with the sequel to Wicked.  It has some intriguing syncopated rhythms that I find rather enjoyable and challenging.  

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I woke up later than I had intended today, and only was able to get in 5 (~8km) miles of hamster loops at the indoor track before getting cleaned up to go to the U, where I had an early Zoom meeting with a student.  

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