On Father's Day
My Dad could have lived to be 102 and it wouldn't have been long enough. Today hurts but in trying to keep on the positive side, I decided to jot some thoughts down. These are just the ones I could think of quickly, and aren't even a drop in the bucket.
Lessons my Father taught me:
The early bird gets the worm and the hottest, freshest coffee.
Don't do favors expecting a favor back. Give freely and love without expectations.
Air compressors are musical instruments.
The greatest tools you'll ever have are your own two hands. ...Duct tape and WD40 are close behind.
The Big Spin ain't for sissies.
GPS is nice but a map will never tell you to take a left into the Atlantic.
Thank military members for their service.
When baiting a hook, less is more. When fishing, patience is everything.
If you have a boat, you'll always have friends.
Lizards don't make great pets but they can make a fabulous pair of earrings.
You will never regret putting your last dollar in the offering plate.
Fires are fun.
Take pride in your country.
A well-timed joke is an art.
Listen to those boring stories your elders tell.
Do we hail? Hail yes.
There is no excuse for being late for work.
I am beautiful.
Wrapping paper is over-rated.
Drive in the right lane if you're not moving with traffic, and drive defensively always.
There are few foods that cannot be enhanced with a dose of Texas Pete or chocolate syrup.
Tell your Mama you love her every chance you get.
Whiskey tastes best straight from the bottle, sitting on a porch.
Cut once, measure twice.
A woman can do damn near anything a man can.
Closet monsters are no match for a Daddy.
Fried fish tastes better the next day, cold from the fridge.
If Mom says no, ask Dad. If Dad says no, you're out of luck.
You can never say "I love you" too much.
Check your oil every time you pump a full tank of gas.
Recipes aren't required for delicious cooking. Get creative.
Cursing is like coarse ground black pepper-- you use it for seasoning but too much will make things unpleasant.
Go above and beyond the expectation.
A mixing bowl is a cereal bowl if you put cereal in it.
Beer is an acquired taste.
Scallops are nature's waterguns.
Bow, stern, starboard, portside.
Laugh at yourself.
Write about your life cause you're gonna want those glimpses later.
Everyone should know how to till a garden and plant a bumper crop.
A good dog is a loyal friend.
There's always room for cornbread.
A lean-to is easy to build and fun to camp under.
Not every situation requires your comment.
Give people more chances than you might think they deserve. Being human is a learning experience.
How to throw an anchor and a cast-net.
Be independent. ..But don't be too proud to ask for help.
Salt water might not heal everything but it sure doesn't hurt. Unless you just shaved your legs!
Phone calls never go out of style.
Better to be a smart-ass than a dumb-ass.
A melody is nice but a harmony is better.
You can watch TV with your eyes closed while snoring.
Live within your means.
Marry a man who can fix things and knows what he has when he has it.
One sugar, one dash of cream is all you need for the perfect cuppa.
There is always time for a dance party in the living room.
Steering wheels and dinner plates make for some prime percussion.
There is always something to be thankful for.
You'll drive yourself crazy trying to make sense of why painful things happen. Have faith.
It is ok to admit you're scared but it isn't okay to give up.
Keep your chin up.
Lessons my Father taught me:
The early bird gets the worm and the hottest, freshest coffee.
Don't do favors expecting a favor back. Give freely and love without expectations.
Air compressors are musical instruments.
The greatest tools you'll ever have are your own two hands. ...Duct tape and WD40 are close behind.
The Big Spin ain't for sissies.
GPS is nice but a map will never tell you to take a left into the Atlantic.
Thank military members for their service.
When baiting a hook, less is more. When fishing, patience is everything.
If you have a boat, you'll always have friends.
Lizards don't make great pets but they can make a fabulous pair of earrings.
You will never regret putting your last dollar in the offering plate.
Fires are fun.
Take pride in your country.
A well-timed joke is an art.
Listen to those boring stories your elders tell.
Do we hail? Hail yes.
There is no excuse for being late for work.
I am beautiful.
Wrapping paper is over-rated.
Drive in the right lane if you're not moving with traffic, and drive defensively always.
There are few foods that cannot be enhanced with a dose of Texas Pete or chocolate syrup.
Tell your Mama you love her every chance you get.
Whiskey tastes best straight from the bottle, sitting on a porch.
Cut once, measure twice.
A woman can do damn near anything a man can.
Closet monsters are no match for a Daddy.
Fried fish tastes better the next day, cold from the fridge.
If Mom says no, ask Dad. If Dad says no, you're out of luck.
You can never say "I love you" too much.
Check your oil every time you pump a full tank of gas.
Recipes aren't required for delicious cooking. Get creative.
Cursing is like coarse ground black pepper-- you use it for seasoning but too much will make things unpleasant.
Go above and beyond the expectation.
A mixing bowl is a cereal bowl if you put cereal in it.
Beer is an acquired taste.
Scallops are nature's waterguns.
Bow, stern, starboard, portside.
Laugh at yourself.
Write about your life cause you're gonna want those glimpses later.
Everyone should know how to till a garden and plant a bumper crop.
A good dog is a loyal friend.
There's always room for cornbread.
A lean-to is easy to build and fun to camp under.
Not every situation requires your comment.
Give people more chances than you might think they deserve. Being human is a learning experience.
How to throw an anchor and a cast-net.
Be independent. ..But don't be too proud to ask for help.
Salt water might not heal everything but it sure doesn't hurt. Unless you just shaved your legs!
Phone calls never go out of style.
Better to be a smart-ass than a dumb-ass.
A melody is nice but a harmony is better.
You can watch TV with your eyes closed while snoring.
Live within your means.
Marry a man who can fix things and knows what he has when he has it.
One sugar, one dash of cream is all you need for the perfect cuppa.
There is always time for a dance party in the living room.
Steering wheels and dinner plates make for some prime percussion.
There is always something to be thankful for.
You'll drive yourself crazy trying to make sense of why painful things happen. Have faith.
It is ok to admit you're scared but it isn't okay to give up.
Keep your chin up.
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