I didn't get up and say anything at the memorial service because I knew I wouldn't be able to get through it. So here's what i would have said had my emotions held out at the service.
Since my dad's no longer here to pass along all of his insight, I wanted to share with you some things he taught me so you can, too, feel enlightened and a little bit smarter. I can't say I followed all his tips, but they always made sense.
- Always wear comfortable shoes and have several pairs to air them out between wears.
- In hockey, when one team goes on a power play and the other skates short-handed, there is not really a man with short hands. (yes, I was young and naive)
- Ice cream tastes better eaten from the carton with a fork.
- Never take a bath or shower in a lightening storm. You could get struck!
- Never turn your wheel while waiting to make a turn - keep your wheel straight so if someone rear-ends you, you won't go flying into traffic.
- Always label a pair of socks with the same letter or number so when you do your laundry you can easily match up socks and can throw out an old pair together.
- Wings should be eaten with only one hand so there's always a clean hand for your beer.
- A favorite quote of his "those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind"
- Peanut M&Ms should be a staple food.
- Hot water unclogs any clogged toilet.
- Peanut butter paired with many foods, makes them better (dates, Oreos, brownies)
- Hand held poker is the best game to play in the tree stand while hunting.
- In Suduko, always go across first, then down, then back across. You'll win every time.
- Always stop by the bathroom before you choose a machine at the casino so you don't have to leave a "hot" machine.
If only there was more time to learn more wisdom and insight. I will put that into my mom's hands now. Dad, I love you, will never forget you, and will keep you always in my heart.
Kristi
love it. thanks for sharing, kristi. your dad will be missed but will always be present.
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