Some thoughts about “father” on September 9, 2015.
- Father is the word for male parent.
- Bostonians, because of their accent, say “father” when they mean “a greater distance.”
- People who did not have adequate fathers sometimes find other people to fill that father role, which often helps them move father along in life.
- Today is my late father’s birthday.
My father — who went father with humor and consideration for others than anybody else I’ve known — was far taller than me than appears in that father-daughter picture.
I have nothing further to express today, besides love and gratitude for my father.
And that . . . is enough.
Many thanks, Ray.
beautiful!
Thank you for this beautiful comment.
Someday I’d love for you to go a little father into this.
I have, on September 9 in previous years, like here:
https://annkoplow.wordpress.com/2013/09/09/day-252-my-fathers-birthday/
Thank you for father guidance, dear one!
I love that photo and I love this post. It is a special relationship between daughters and fathers.
Thank you, lovely Lisa.
Happy Birthday to your father Ann. I know he looks down on you with joy and pride. <3
Diana xo
Thank you, Diana. <3 xxoo
wonderful post!
Thank you, wonderful Jim.
You went the distance for dear dad, Ann, who obviously went to the ends for you. Cheers on his day, in his memory, my friend.
Thanks for going the distance here, friend Mark.
Sweet.
Thanks, sweet Emilie!
He deserves his own post. Lovely picture for the memories
Lovely comment, Derrick.
What a great photo of you and your Dad!!!! Having an amazing father is a true blessing!!!!!
Thank you, amazing SD!!!!
I can relate. So glad you have fond memories of your father as you remember his birthday. It is truly a blessing to have had a good one!
Thanks for this great comment, Lilka.
A sense of humour! That is one skill I thought I would never acquire, but thankfully I did. Having sense of humour is a sign of good mental health (or emotional intelligence) because it leaves the gates open for communication when you talk about yourself. One will probably not trust a stern father, but a mother with humour (or vice versa), because they have lowered their expectations or judgement. Beautiful post Ann, and fortunate, you are!!!
My old man, my father:
https://youtu.be/6e3-_Cx02zU
Beautiful reply and a song I dearly love, Maria. Many thanks.
You’re welcome, but lesson learned: never go with the first impression. I thought this song was written to his father, and it was actually written to a caregiver of a ranch, an older man whom Neil Young apparently identified with. Sorry if it didn’t fit the post that well. 😔
Love the song and it’s my post, so I’ll go farther and say it’s a perfect fit.
Such a beautiful photo, and when you have love and gratitude, Ann, you need little else. Well done. ❤️ I wrote a post today for my daughter, who shares the Sept 9 birthday. Good things come to us in September. ☺
What beautiful thoughts, Van. Happy birthday to your daughter!
Amen, Ann.
Nothing more is needed.
-Alan
Amen, Alan. Many thanks..
I’m so sorry for the loss, but so glad you shared this wonderful tribute with us.
I’m so glad for this comment, Chris.
Your father was a lucky man.
I am lucky to have you, Maureen!
Lovely picture. It’s good to remember and be grateful and reflect father.
Thanks for your good and lovely comment, which is a great reflection on you.
Happy Your Dad’s Birthday Ann! I love the picture, or is it picksha?
Perfect comment, Chattah Mastah!
😀
Yes I have a father as in a male parent but what I really have is a dad as I am sure that is what you had a dad
You took this post farther, Joanne, with the truth.
Beautiful.
Many thanks, Julie.
He seems like a kind and warm man with a wonderful sense of humor. I share in your loss.
Hi, like you, I look like my father. So cool. Thanks for sharing the picture.
Here’s to cool fathers and to you, Elva!