Our first full day in Paris was a Wednesday and it was quite a contrast from the previous day. Tuesday had been a day of many contrasting emotions, the sadness of leaving my Dad & my home town, then the joy of seeing my sister for the first time in almost 5 years. We added... Continue Reading →
The continuation of my vacation journal from our big thanksgiving trip to Europe …. York was wonderful, we could have stayed for ages, however it was time to go to Leeds. If York was a nice time catching up with family, Leeds was to be a great time, if a little busy catching up with... Continue Reading →
I am starting to think that my goal of visiting the Dalwhinnie distillery while we are here is doomed to fail. We were so enchanted with Stirling yesterday that we didn’t leave in time to visit on the way to Fort William. Today we slept later than expected & had a wonderful cooked breakfast even... Continue Reading →
Blood at times is irrelevant You were family in the truest sense of the word You had the deepest of influences A beautiful brother, a beautiful man You were my friend, but more than that, a mentor and a father figure Your family was an inspiration The moment I entered your house My heart... Continue Reading →
Working, it’s important you know We all have to do it in one way or another As you grow older you go through seasons Sometimes you love to work Sometimes you hate to work Eventually, hopefully You figure it out, you accept working for what it is A means to an end, a way to... Continue Reading →
Solar eclipse Blood moon Must get up Must remember to awake A fathers promise, daddy's duty Sleep would have been nice though The alarm would have done its job Then the day would have been refreshing Instead a dull tired ache accompanies my day Yet it is oh so worth it To see her marvel... Continue Reading →
Just as the flame flickers Then sizzles to extinguish When it's time is done So must our days On this earth sadly end 95 glorious years A blinding light of strength and honor Humility and Sacrifice A family matriarch Moves on to eternal glory I did not know you well But I remember you well... Continue Reading →
While I sit sipping citrus infused water Remembering the Laughing Sheep & William H Bonney My daughter sings and dances To songs from Crystal Yates & Taylor Swift In the kitchen, my wife plays culinary jazz Concocting delectable delights that would put Bobby Flay to shame I think to myself as a... Continue Reading →
Brown eyed balls of white fur Firecrackers snapping with energy Devoted love, family Best friends, brothers White lightning cracking across the ground There could never be enough hours to play
Cozumel, Mexico If there was going to be a day to make or break this trip, today was the day. Today was the focal point, the fulcrum of this whole adventure. Today is the day we get to swim with dolphins. As a Dad that wants to reinforce to my child that dreams are both... Continue Reading →
