Hi, Daddy!
I'm sorry I didn't write on your anniversary...or on Christmas...or at the start of the new year. I guess I just didn't have it in me, and I didn't want to bore you with just the "same-old, same-old." Not that anything earth-shattering has occurred in the last month or so. But since I didn't call or write regularly (or enough) when I was younger, the least I can do is try to stay in touch at least once a year now.
So, what was 2014 like for me? As I start this post, we're watching the Packers in the NFC Championship game. Don't want to jinx that! I will say, however, that I have some of your homemade green and gold candles that are ready to burn if we make it to the big game. I actually tried to pay attention to more games this season and make it about more than just my earrings. As your grandson said, I'm not a football fan, but I am always a Packers fan. (Please excuse the "colorful" language in the background.)
Speaking of your grandson, he's in the middle of his sophomore college year. He sure does enjoy what he's studying! It still takes some getting used to not having him around every day, especially since he just finished up winter break last weekend. I've probably said it before, but I sure understand you and Mother better as I have some of these parental experiences. And I remind myself what I felt like as a college student to have a better understanding of my son's state of mind.
Since I (unfortunately) still have some spare time on my hands, I've been reading more. Sometimes I'll choose a book from the shelf, other times I might pick up something from the thrift store. I even checked one out from the library! Honestly, I've been trying to write more often, too, but that urge sort of comes and goes. I even dabble on Twitter, Tumblr, and Cheezburger, just like the "kids today" use. OK, I realize that you're not familiar with either, and they're kind of hard to explain. Suffice it to say I try to get creative in social media...you know, on the internet.
Sorry...the fourth quarter is starting. I think I need to watch for a bit. I'll be back: I promise!
Ooh...guess it got jinxed after all. Looks like your candles are safe for another year.
Continuing here as if nothing has happened... I did a little more actual cooking and baking last year. A few times I just opened up the cookbook to see what tripped my trigger. The homemade mac and cheese turned out good, and I'm especially proud of the hamburger vegetable soup. It won't win any culinary awards, but it sure is tasty (and I feel like a real cook when I'm chopping all those veggies)! And, believe it or not, I made bread...from scratch! Mixing and rising and kneading, the whole nine yards. Oh, it was yummy, but not sure if it was yummy enough to justify all that work! At least I can say that I did it once.
We had to put on a new garage roof this summer. No, I did NOT climb up the ladder to check out the view from up there. Guess I had less fear of heights when I was little. I did help, though, by keeping the water and Powerade stocked, and by shoveling that ton (seriously!) of shingles into the trailer and out again at the recycling facility. Good thing I'd been mowing the lawn (now, of course, it's shoveling) to add a little oomph to my biceps! For Christmas, I got my very own rechargeable drill/screwdriver thingy. I'll be able to do all sorts of handy-woman-y stuff around the house and yard!
Well, it looks like that covers everything on my list of things to tell you (as if you didn't already know them anyway). The length of this post reminds me of my (almost) weekly calls to Mother. I usually have nothing in particular in mind to say, yet we always manage to talk for at least an hour. I'm gabbier than I thought! Anyway...I know you're there when I need you, and I just ask you to nudge me once in awhile, just to keep me on my toes.
In the meantime, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and stay with the group.
Love you, Daddy!
03/03/1932 - 12/12/2010
2013 Letter to Dad
2012 Letter to Dad
2011 Letter to Dad
I'm sorry I didn't write on your anniversary...or on Christmas...or at the start of the new year. I guess I just didn't have it in me, and I didn't want to bore you with just the "same-old, same-old." Not that anything earth-shattering has occurred in the last month or so. But since I didn't call or write regularly (or enough) when I was younger, the least I can do is try to stay in touch at least once a year now.
So, what was 2014 like for me? As I start this post, we're watching the Packers in the NFC Championship game. Don't want to jinx that! I will say, however, that I have some of your homemade green and gold candles that are ready to burn if we make it to the big game. I actually tried to pay attention to more games this season and make it about more than just my earrings. As your grandson said, I'm not a football fan, but I am always a Packers fan. (Please excuse the "colorful" language in the background.)
Speaking of your grandson, he's in the middle of his sophomore college year. He sure does enjoy what he's studying! It still takes some getting used to not having him around every day, especially since he just finished up winter break last weekend. I've probably said it before, but I sure understand you and Mother better as I have some of these parental experiences. And I remind myself what I felt like as a college student to have a better understanding of my son's state of mind.
Since I (unfortunately) still have some spare time on my hands, I've been reading more. Sometimes I'll choose a book from the shelf, other times I might pick up something from the thrift store. I even checked one out from the library! Honestly, I've been trying to write more often, too, but that urge sort of comes and goes. I even dabble on Twitter, Tumblr, and Cheezburger, just like the "kids today" use. OK, I realize that you're not familiar with either, and they're kind of hard to explain. Suffice it to say I try to get creative in social media...you know, on the internet.
Sorry...the fourth quarter is starting. I think I need to watch for a bit. I'll be back: I promise!
Ooh...guess it got jinxed after all. Looks like your candles are safe for another year.
Continuing here as if nothing has happened... I did a little more actual cooking and baking last year. A few times I just opened up the cookbook to see what tripped my trigger. The homemade mac and cheese turned out good, and I'm especially proud of the hamburger vegetable soup. It won't win any culinary awards, but it sure is tasty (and I feel like a real cook when I'm chopping all those veggies)! And, believe it or not, I made bread...from scratch! Mixing and rising and kneading, the whole nine yards. Oh, it was yummy, but not sure if it was yummy enough to justify all that work! At least I can say that I did it once.
We had to put on a new garage roof this summer. No, I did NOT climb up the ladder to check out the view from up there. Guess I had less fear of heights when I was little. I did help, though, by keeping the water and Powerade stocked, and by shoveling that ton (seriously!) of shingles into the trailer and out again at the recycling facility. Good thing I'd been mowing the lawn (now, of course, it's shoveling) to add a little oomph to my biceps! For Christmas, I got my very own rechargeable drill/screwdriver thingy. I'll be able to do all sorts of handy-woman-y stuff around the house and yard!
Well, it looks like that covers everything on my list of things to tell you (as if you didn't already know them anyway). The length of this post reminds me of my (almost) weekly calls to Mother. I usually have nothing in particular in mind to say, yet we always manage to talk for at least an hour. I'm gabbier than I thought! Anyway...I know you're there when I need you, and I just ask you to nudge me once in awhile, just to keep me on my toes.
In the meantime, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and stay with the group.
Love you, Daddy!
03/03/1932 - 12/12/2010
2013 Letter to Dad
2012 Letter to Dad
2011 Letter to Dad
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