Published writer, compulsive reader, Old School Whovian, Match Game enthusiast, NKOTB fan, data hoarder, and - surprisingly, given that list - married with four kids. Welcome to my take on life, fatherhood, entertainment, and whatever strikes my fancy. Enjoy!
Showing posts with label Dad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dad. Show all posts
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Sunday, January 10, 2021
My Dad's Phu Cat
The shirt I ordered for my Father for Christmas arrived today. It honors his service in the USAF during the Vietnam War, when he was stationed at Phu Cat from 1968 to 1969.
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
A Sad Anniversary for my Dad
Today's the anniversary of the death of both of my Dad's Grandpa's, and his Mother (each in different years.) As a result he gets awfully anxious about his own health around this time. I offered to take him to lunch (he refused) but I called and checked up on him all the same.
Friday, May 26, 2017
Brewers - Diamondbacks with my Pop pt 2
As games go, it was a dud yesterday, a lackluster 4-0 loss. For my Dad, who tries to see a game a month, it's an unbroken string of losses dating back years. Still, it was a good time.
As we were leaving he had a lot of trouble getting to his feet. "When did you get so old Dad?" I asked, not unkindly. "I asked myself the same question last week," he said.
Later, getting mushy and unmanly, I thanked him for all he's done for me over the years.
"I could have done better, " he said.
"You did fine Pop," I replied.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
A String of Bad Luck
In the last few days the furnace motor has broken, my car broke down and went into the shop, my cell phone screen cracked, and my father went to the hospital.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Bob Hope at Phu Cat
These are pictures of Bob Hope performing at Phu Cat Airbase in 1968. My Dad was in the audience, but these aren't his pictures; his Vietnam photo album is MIA in their apartment.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
My Dad and I travel to Chicago to see a White Sox game
On a rainy Chicago day in 2003 - back when I still had all my hair - my Dad and I drove down from Milwaukee to catch a Yankees game at U.S. Cellular field.
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
BP
I haven't watched batting practice in probably thirty years. My Dad used to take us to the ballpark early to watch it, but I've never done it on my own. Huh. Haven't thought about that in decades.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Tutoring
My Dad tutoring YaYa at Zablocki library for her algebra final. He must be doing something right, as a stranger just came up and asked him for advice.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
An Update on my Dad
Just before ten last night I spoke to my Dad. His heartbeat is still slow, but they haven't determined a cause. Dad mentioned the collapse might have been because of his blood pressure meds, but I'm not sure if that's coming from the doctors or his own thoughts on the matter. Anyway, he was in good spirits and after they implant a heart monitor under his skin today, he may be sent home Thursday. :)
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
My Dad is in the Hospital
Yesterday (Monday) my father collapsed at work, striking his head hard enough to get stitches. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance and remains there tonight. Prayers and well wishes appreciated.
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No updates yet, other than his heartbeat is slow and he is on a heart monitor. No cause determined, and he will remain there another night.
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