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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, (and memories), DAD….
Two years ago, today, was my Dad’s last birthday; 84. Seems like yesterday. It’s funny, in the past when I read someone’s writing about one of their parents passing, I’ve always feel for them, but even more, now, because I HAVE experienced the passing of my Dad, and he pops into my thoughts so many times in the most inopportune occasions. It’s amazing. For those that didn’t know my Dad, and if you’re interested, I’m writing about some of the memories that are still fresh in my mind, from my younger years until present. I’m sure that there are so many people out there, where their Dad, or actually their…
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FATHER TIME… n. the personification of time as an older man
FATHER: n. a man who gives paternal care to others; PROTECTOR/PROVIDER “Dad”, “Pop”, “Pa”, “Daddy”, “Poppa”, the list goes on and on, but did we ever put serious thought into what I think is the most important name and function of our Fathers; PROTECTOR and PROVIDER. Think about that; protector and provider. To me, that’s the most important item in our childhood, to be a protector of a child, teenager, even adult. I’m not talking about one’s financial status, either. That always plays out, but being a physical protector, emotional protector, spiritual protector; that’s my dad. I can say nothing more, just “I would like to be Him”. He’s been such an…
