As Pantera sang in, “Walk” … is there no standard anymore? Well, truth be told yes but also no. This post is for all the dads out there with little girls or even teen girls. A bit of wisdom from a daughter who was reminded of standards on a rainy autumn night. To the Dads I know who have little girls. You may not feel like … Continue reading Is there No Standard Anymore?
Should I ever get married, I think I’d like this song to be the father/daughter dance. “To whom it may concern. I’ve always tried to learn. That the good days need to last. Season with a lot of laughter. Here and in the ever after wwith poetry and painters from my past. So I follow the tides, on currents far and wide. Chalking up the … Continue reading 30 Day Song Challenge Redux (Day 23): Song that You Want to Play at Your Wedding
Happiest of Birthdays to Ruth Taylor, who turns 94 years awesome this year. My grandmother has always been one of the women in my life that has shaped me into the woman I am now. She always spoke exactly what was on her mind, didn’t take any crap from anyone, stood up for herself, and lived her life the way she wanted with her husband … Continue reading Happy Birthday Ruth Taylor
Happy Birthday to Richard “Snuffy” Taylor! You have inspired and motivated me since I was a child and still do to this day! Your strength and love is amazing! I love you Daddy! Continue reading Happy Birthday Dad
Little Bear At 2:49 am this morning, my dad’s best friend and road buddy, Little Bear passed away. My dad is a long haul truck driver and wasn’t able to get her to a vet and he sent me a text and said she passed away in his arms. My heart broke for him. I know Little Bear helped him heal when my mom passed … Continue reading RIP Little Bear
I think that if my dad listened Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers” he would say this is exactly what I would say to you, your sister, and your nieces. Every time I hear it, I imagine my dad telling me to do exactly as the lyrics say. I don’t know what inspired Tom Petty to write it, but I’m glad he did. And I’m even happier that … Continue reading Wildflowers
wan·der·lust [won-der-luhst] –noun a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about I guess I take after my dad. He is a long haul truck driver. He’s happy as a clam in sand on the road. He loves to travel. Growing up, we were rarely in a place long. First it was military and then it was construction. I lived in Hawaii as a toddler, … Continue reading My Wanderlusting Soul
Happy Birthday to my Dad! A man who’s spirit and soul have inspired, moved, and lifted me. I love you Dad! Continue reading Happy Birthday Dad