November 22nd, 2011

Two Years Gone

In remembrance of my dad’s passing two years ago, I thought about posting a photo of something that once belonged to him, but is now in my possession. The possibilities were endless…a fleece cap I gave him for Christmas one year, which he actually wore; leather boots he’s had for as long as I can remember and are still in excellent condition thanks to his fastidious nature; a monogrammed cigarette lighter, which contributed to his demise; a small folding magnifying glass he used in his drafting work; bolo ties that accessorized his square dancing outfits; etc., etc., etc. Instead, though, I’ve decided to post this video…again. Apologies to my close friends (you know who you are) who have seen this before, although you might like to listen…again.

Originally posted December 14, 2009, and again on November 22, 2010.

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June 20th, 2010

Silent Sunday: For Daddy

Originally posted December 14, 2009.

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December 14th, 2009

For Daddy

I made this for my dad…okay, truth be told, I made it for me…and for you, though I would give anything for him to be here to see and hear it for himself. Set to my all-time favorite song, Grateful Dead’s Box of Rain, it never occurred to me that the lyrics were, as Phil Lesh explained in the video here, “…so apt, so perfect…” for all that my dad would face over his last few months.

I hope you enjoy this easy, five-minute glimpse into my dad’s life.

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