Dad's Day on the Way

With Dad's Day on the horizon, I'd like to bring our long distance friends up to date on the folks. They are living the North Carolina dream on a huge homestead. Dad always wanted a place with a large yard and he certainly got his wish. He now spends many days working in the yard and driving the riding mower. Of course, with his eye sight, it's only a matter of time before a beloved pet or family member loses life or limb. That which does not kill or maim us...only makes us bitter.

As for mom, she sits happily in the backyard, enjoying the fresh air and the varied plant life/fauna in North Carolina. Last January, Billy and I had the privilege of throwing her a 75th Birthday party. Mom's sister (Rodegunda) and her husband flew in from Germany for the affair. The following picture hails from that day.



Billy, the good son and most likely heir to the Lewis family fortune, spends many weekends visiting. I wish I could visit more often but it is difficult working most weekends. Hopefully, once the school year starts (July 10th), I'll have more opportunties for visits.

As for Dad's Day, I have no idea for a gift. I do want to raise a glass to Dad though and add an Irish Toast (no, my family isn't remotely Irish, but most German toasts are only mildly witty and most often dark and forboding).

So to Dad, may you live to be a hundred and an extra day to repent.