Oh wow I love this. That was my dad. He died 18 months ago at age 95. I miss him every day. What I wouldn’t give to here him say one more time “Get the mitts. We’re gonna work on that curve ball”.
I can't think of how this ties in with Father's Day ... except to say that the world should have millions of still-alive fathers celebrating this day ...
Regarding the Great Kennedy vs. Hotez Debate that won't happen ... If you are scared Dr. Hotez (and you are), say you're scared.
Thanks for this. In one of my Dad's last good years, during a ride to town, we saw a father/son playing catch, which prompted my Dad to say "ah, the Republic is still safe."
It's Saturday morning. The tall grass needs mowed.
The garden needs weeding. The drain's overflowed.
The garage is a clutter. The car needs repair.
All need his attention, but he doesn't care.
The roof has a leak and new shingles are waiting
His long list of "to-do's" are accumulating.
What's so important to warrant delay?
Does he think if ignored, they will just go away?
How can this man with so much on his plate
Find good cause and reason to procrastinate?
It's because he's a man who is certainly wise.
A giant of a man in his dear family's eyes.
A man who knows well his priorities,
And chooses the moments important to seize.
So where is this man with so much to be done?
He's in the backyard playing catch with his son.
By Ron Tranmer
Oh wow I love this. That was my dad. He died 18 months ago at age 95. I miss him every day. What I wouldn’t give to here him say one more time “Get the mitts. We’re gonna work on that curve ball”.
Love you Dad.
Ah, man, that almost brought tears to my eyes.
Thanks for the poem.
"Hey... Dad - you wanna have a catch?"
https://youtu.be/Yy6sSp6IY7c?start=109
Miss you, Dad ❤️
I never saw that movie
What a sweet clip.
This is definitely a movie that skews along gender lines: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9i7aEjldk1E
I can't think of how this ties in with Father's Day ... except to say that the world should have millions of still-alive fathers celebrating this day ...
Regarding the Great Kennedy vs. Hotez Debate that won't happen ... If you are scared Dr. Hotez (and you are), say you're scared.
https://billricejr.substack.com/p/the-great-debate-that-wont-happen
Millions more, and maybe (likely) even more.
This ROCKS!
Thanks for sharing Tritorch!
Happy Father's Day to all of us dads - and to mine, miss you a bunch!
Thanks for this. In one of my Dad's last good years, during a ride to town, we saw a father/son playing catch, which prompted my Dad to say "ah, the Republic is still safe."