DAD

To me a dad is that man that held me when I was small and said that everything will be okay.

That person that took you here and there just because you wanted to go with daddy.

He is the person that got the splinter out of foot or hand and kissed it to make it better.

The person, that when you are running around outside and step on a bee, gets the stringer out and put something on it to stop the hurt.

That person that took you to baseball and football games and took the time to explain the rules so that you could understand the game.

He is the person that came to events  you  were in and was proud of you no matter what the out come.

That person that always made you feel special and safe just by the smile on his face.

A dad is the first person your date meets at the front door and the last person you see as you are leaving, with that stern look of the need to protect you from this guy and every guy.

He is the first man to see you all dolled up and ready to go to the prom and makes you feel like "a little princess."

The man that, when that boy who wants to ask for your hand in marriage, is a little sad and happy all at the same time.  You are growing up and he is missing his sidekick.

A dad is that person that walks you down the aisle at your wedding, giving you to the new man he hopes that will protect you, makes you laugh, and will be there for you like he was.

Dad is that man that lights up when you introduce him to the newest addition to the family and now he has grandchildren.

A dad is that man that is there when nothing in life seems to be going right.  To give you the support and guidance you need.

My dad, is now getting up there in age, moves much slower than ever before, set in his ways and thinking, and is still there when I need him to be.

My dad, I know, will not be here with me forever and I cry inside to see him slowing down.  It is killing him from the inside out.

My dad, yes, has been these things to me, as yours has to you.  Dad's love their daughters and sons.  They want nothing but the best for them. 

My dad has lived and experienced and shared so much with me, my respect and gratitude are overflowing.  He has been there for the good, the bad and the indifferent.  He can be as strong as the lion protecting his cub and as sweet as a newborn baby's smile.

I love you daddy!  Happy Fathers Day!

Love, your baby girl.

Where Are My TV Shows Going???

So, I am a person that really enjoys watching movies and TV shows. I have my own little list of programs that I enjoy watching every week. Different programs on different days!

Now, here is what I don't really get, but in a way I do. Why is it that the "good" shows are only shown through the fall and winter months? You know, you start watching one show on a certain channel and then before you know it you have a show or two every night of the week, except maybe not on Saturday. Why is that? Why can't the TV stations show part of the good stuff all year round? They could stop having two or three good shows on the same night. Show just one and save the others for the spring and summer months.

Not knowing why they schedule things the way they do, I can only  guess at the reasons. One reason, and really the only thing I can thing of is that folks normally take their vacations in the spring and summer months. That may cause a drop in ratings for a show. Most folks are not going to be worry about missing their shows when they go on vacation. You think?

Any way, taking into consideration that most folks are on cable or satellite, and most have a VCR or DVR, the argument for the spring and summer months seem to not hold as much weight. Plus, cable has a Prime time on demand station and you can watch all you favorites whenever you like. So, now I am back to square one, why can't the TV stations line up their programming so that you can see at least one good show every night?

Then there is the dreadful "cancellation " of one of your favorites and you will never see it again, only reruns from here on out. For example "CSI: Miami" has been canceled but it wasn't until after the season finale had aired that the word came out it would not be back next fall due to ratings. What? Not be back? But what about Callie and her new life as a mother? What about that girl that was new in the lab? Last we saw of her she was packing a bag and leaving. What is Ryan going to do when he finds her gone? The questions that he feels she holds the answers to, what about that? What about all of this?

My feeling, and I know there are others out there that feel the same way, they need to at least have an episode or two to tie up the lose ends, new story lines that had just started. The network, not the stations, has let it most valuable possession, the viewer, hanging like a cat hanging in a tree holding on because it's not sure what is going to happen if it lets go! How can people continue to have faith in the network/station that appears not to really care what it's audience feels.

Is it too much to ask that they at least tie up the loose ends the show has? Are there others of you that have experienced the same thing just with a different show and/or TV networks? So, I guess I will sit and wonder for the next 3 - 4 months what I will be watching on the TV or at least until the fall season starts back up. It will be there that I have to really look at what is on and what I am going to be watching. My understanding is that there are going to be several new shows coming out this fall.

Until then or the next program/movie I watch, I'll close for now. Please remember that this is just my opinion, for what it is worth.. Later...

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Congratulations Kings Mountain High School Class of 2012!

This post is for those students graduating from my hometown high school, Kings Mountain Senior High School.  Hope you take this to heart in the spirit it is given in:

Congratulations to you all!  May tomorrow be the start of another amazing journey for you all.  It is now time that you meet the "real world" loaded with all the excitement and entertainment you can handle and then some. 

There are some different roads to take from here.  One is going on to strengthening your education with college.  Others will be going straight into the work force.  And still there are others who will wonder aimlessly as they have for most of their lives and never really do anything with their life except  waste it.

To those that will go on to college.  As I have learned from my daughter and her years at college, make sure you have plenty of Romaine noddles packed.  My understanding is you  will not be able to survive without them.  Make sure that you have requested from a number of folks that they would make great graduation presents.  Next, plenty of lounging pants (for those that don't know - pj bottoms) and t-shirts that are 3 times larger than you really need.  These items will make up the largest part of your wardrobe, as you can do anything you like dressed in them.  For example,  sleep, go to class, run to the store for more noodles, etc.  No one will even notice as this seems to be the actual dress code at most colleges.

Moving on, you will need some flip flops. Nothing expensive.  Ones from the dollar store will do just fine.  Make sure to get several pair and all the same color, that way when you blow one out, you have a replacement on hand.  And let's not forget the laundry basket and detergent.  No you will not be doing laundry, it just helps for those visits home to have a supply just in case mom is running low.

You have made it this far graduate, it may not be an easy road ahead but be strong, willing and always remain teachable no matter what education level you reach.  Your families and friends love you and will miss you as you will love and miss them, but this is all part of that "becoming an adult thing" you have heard so much about.  For this will be a pleasant journey filled with wonderful memories.  Stories to talk about when you get older and have reunions with the folks you grew up with and that know you best.

I would like to say "Congratulations to you all".  You are at the start of the rest of your life.  Though the items lists above are all in kidding with you, some do hold true.  May you find what it is in life that you are looking for.  May God bless you and keep you safe.  It may be scary at times and maybe lonesome, but you will get through it and hopefully grow from those experiences to become stronger and wiser.  Life lessons are hard and most of us don't want to do what is required to learn them.  You are in charge of your own path through life now.  What you do with it is up to you.  Choose wisely as you may never be able to change and do something different.

Again, Congratulations and may God bless you on this new phase of life you are entering.