Happy Father's Day

As as become my special tradition, I'd like to send out into the interwebs a special Father's Day blessing for all the men in my life.  And a special one on this blog to a dear old friend, who is no longer with us, and who I miss terribly.  I hope that you know how much I miss you, OF.

Happy Father's Day

As I always do, on Father's Day I think of the wonderful fathers in my life.  My grandfather (who passed away in 2022), my godfather, and of course my father.  And in a special way, I always remember my dear, dear, blogging grandfather, who used to share words of wisdom and comments on this blog, back in its heyday.  I miss you, O.F., and I hope that you're happier where you are now. 

Father's Day 2020

As always, I want to take a moment to wish a very Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there.  And to a couple special men in particular.

First, to my own father, who has been an amazing role model and source of love for me my entire life.  My grandfathers (one living, one dead) whose love and support has been invaluable. To my godfather (we don't have much of a relationship, but I'm still thinking about you and praying for you).  And finally, to a special, special man who I always think about on Father's Day.  You were the patriarch of our little blogging group, and I miss you very much.  I hope that wherever you are, you know how much you are loved.  Thank you, O.F., for everything.

Father's Day

As I do every Father's Day, I'd like to give a shout-out to the wonderful men in my life.  My own father, who acts as a protector and inspiration to me each and every day, my grandfather, whose generosity is unmatched, and of course, to the old man I never met, but whose kindness and friendship meant the world to a lonely college student playing around on the internet.  I love you, O.F., and I miss you dearly.

Father's Day

Every year, I think of you.  And every year I realize that our time was just too short, our encounters too few.  I've been thinking about you all day, you Old Fool...and I love you and miss you.

Happy Father's Day,

E.

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there, but most especially to my father of the blogosphere, O.F.  I miss you, you know.  I hope you're well.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers, uncles, and grandfathers out there; especially to my own Dad, my two grandpas, and my godfather.

Last, but certainly not least, I want to wish a very Happy Father's Day to a man who has been something of a father figure to me during my time on this blog.  I know we never got to meet in person, and I know I have a bit of trouble putting these things into words, but I want to take a few moments to honor a dear friend of mine, who has sadly passed away back in September.  Happy Father's Day, Richard.  I've been thinking about you all day; sending you good thoughts and lots of prayers and love.

Love,

Your blogging granddaughter,

          Emmy

Father's Day

Ever since I was little, my dad has been one of the most important people in my life.  He was my mentor, my teacher, my own personal comedian, and my friend.  But, more than any of those things, he was and still is, my hero.  And I know he doesn't read this blog, and probably never will, but I just want to say how important he is to me.  We might not always get along or see eye-to-eye, but he means more to me than just about anyone else.  He's one of my all-time favorite people, and so much of what I am is a result of what he has done for me.

But, there are other father figures in my life as well....And I'd like to take a moment to recognize them all in turn:

• My late grandfather T.L.M., who was my hero as a child.  He was a war veteran and one of the strongest men I know.  Even though he passed when I was still young, there are still so many things that remind me of him on a daily basis.  Thank you, Grandpa, for being my hero, too.
• My other grandfather P.J.H., who is one of the most generous men I know.  I have had so many wonderful experiences because of this man, and have learned so much.  Beautiful and funny memories abound.  Thank you, Dziager*, for being there for me for so long. [*Dziager is Polish for grandfather]
• O.F., my blogging father/grandfather.  Even though we have never actually met in person, I can tell that he is a great man, and I'm so grateful for the chance to be in contact with him.  His honest wisdom always amazes me, and makes me wish that I could be a philosopher like him.  Thank you, O.F.