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As Mother’s Day approaches I decided to write a few notes for my Dad just in case he feels a bit neglected during this holiday.   Here are a few thoughts and memories that now will be able to stay no matter where my mind might drifts tomorrow.

(1) FAMILY- There is no person I know who tries harder to keep the family together then my Dad. Whether it’s restaurant’s that I would never enter (further down) or trips that took our breath way Dad you have always found a way to make us have fun together.

(2) GENEROUS- When it comes to food Dad you have taught me the finer things in life even if I’m not that found of them. You have always been generous in too many other places in our families life too mention.

(3) ADVISE- Dad you always have an opinion that generally looks out for others above looking out for yourself.

(4) FUN- Nobody has taught me the importance of having a good time at parties other then some college buddies.  Maybe a bit too much fun Karen’s Bat Mitzvah and a drive down the hill in Amagansett.

(5) BUSINESS- Your skills are unmatched with those with the who graduated top of any class.

(6) HOUSTON BBQ- I didn’t know this was in your taste buds but it was delicious.

(7) LOYALITY- While many have turned their backs on others you have shown me what it means to be loyal and because of that so many are loyal to you.

(8) JERSEY BOYS- How could I forget those incredible seats to the greatest show ever!

(9) ALASKA-   Me and my wife wouldn’t have enjoyed the cruise of a lifetime if you wouldn’t have insisted I go with your financial & emotional support.

I was never a big fan of WWF (professional wrestling) or the President’s rallies but maybe I just needed to be tossed in the ring a bit more. For let’s face it if I didn’t have this sophisticated pretense they both would be a bit more fun. Yes sometimes they both appear a bit off their mark but why does every moment have to be pre-rehearsed instead of a bit more authentic. Don’t get me wrong I understand that professional wrestling is more like unprofessional acting (ok semi-profesional) but if I could just roll up my sleeves it would probably be a whole lot more fun.  If the President can say things off the cuff surely I can unbutton my cuffs as well. In professional wrestling it appears that someone is going to get hurt but it’s all just a game and maybe I should be looking at the Presidential Rallies with my new respected WWF glasses as well.

I’ve determined that the Yankees are vampires who suck the living blood out of my poor beloved Met’s everytime they get a spark. For just as the Met’s begin to win they eventually start to lose as the Yankees winning streak begins to take shape.  Somehow this evil team finds  a way  to suck the very bone marrow out of my beloved team till eventually I even have to think M-E-T-S = My Entire Team Sucked or more appropiately sucked dry.  Yet just your weight Yankee fans for we have a Vampire hunter in the AAA weighting to take a bite into your empire and he comes with a very special bow that knocks it out.  A Teebow for short that might just be the vampire slayer we Met’s fans have been waiting for.

Many will say the Bible/Torah is some old book that’s not relevant with our times but our stomach and eyes disagree. For this “old book” warns us today that our desire for more can make us less of a human. The Jewish people got sick of eating Manna everyday which I guess can get pretty boring and complained to the point of saying that at least when they were slaves they had better food options. G-D listened to their complaint and then dumped like a thousand episodes of 3 % with endless Popcorn on the side.  Yes we can’t always get what we want and sometimes that’s a pretty good thing especially when what we want will get us sick and just lazy.

They stole this (see attached) idea from my head!  Yes the idea “appeared” to come in my head last night while this has been around a bit longer but I emphasize” appeared”. For I’m sure it was a dream I had years before they even thought about it and somehow it leaked from my head.  Maybe it doesn’t make sense to you but I want it to make sense for me so that’s what I’m going to think. I could have made millions if only I had gone with this idea before …. it actually came to me.

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I’ve decided to tell the world some wonderful memories of me and mom before they fade from my mind. While others wait to tell their loved one’s about their special moments after they’ve departed from this place I’ve decided it’s best to share when you’re all here.  So here are a few select memories that have stood out in my life. Don’t worry other loved one’s your day in the sun is coming soon as well.

(1) ALIENS- Not literally one’s in the sky but the movie we watched and jumped out at all the right moments. Always check why you have an upset stomach.

(2) ONE LEFT- While I was being attacked from all sides one person has stood up especially in my youth to try and see it my way. Mom you have great vision.

(3) NEWSPAPER DELIVERY MOM- When the weather got to wet Mom was sure to make sure the newspapers and I didn’t even as gas prices rose. Thank you mom.

(4) WORRIED- It takes an incredibly special person who is more worried about how others are treated then themselves and often this woman in found in you mom.

(5) FUN- Mom you are always ready to get the party rolling and even share an extra drink to make sure this occurs.

(6) MACHO- Pushing dad to bring Macho the dog into our life made my youth much more bearable. For dogs aren’t just man’s best friend but lonely children’s as well.

(7) 1980’S CHICKEN- I never full understood the recipe but it worked as did all the family food recipes.

(8) INDIVIVIDUAL CHOICE- You made sure at every family dinner growing up that we all got exactly what we wanted to drink from t Orange, Apple and Grape to the Veggies we left behind.

(9) (9) ALASKA-   Me and my wife wouldn’t have enjoyed the cruise of a lifetime if you wouldn’t have insisted I go with your financial & emotional support.