Thursday, September 20, 2012

My Dad

Yup! That's Birdman alright. He's seen here at the ripe old age of 5 months 16 days. He looks to be a bundle of joy for Mom and Dad too. I thought about posting this favorite image of this threesome, after seeing fellow blogger KMac's post of Monday. Interesting too, both smiling dads are holding the babies. In this era for men of not showing to much emotion, this is a revealing image of my father. Even in his later years, you'd be hard pressed to find a tear on that cheek in public, but I saw it a few times. I can remember lots of visits to his 3rd floor apartment on Pine Street, right in the heart of the West end he loved so, and talks that divulged that comfortably, hidden softer side. Dad, I haven't forgotten those one-on-one times and your stories. Thinking of you today, on your birthday. Peace.

27 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Don! I know he's cruising around in a convertible somehwhere enjoying every minute.

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  2. Nice to have so many great memories Birdman, such a super picture, a very elegant couple, not sure about the baby though haha! Only kidding who couldn't love those chubby cheeks!

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  3. Happy Birthday Dad. You were my inspiration!

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  4. Beautiful post! The smiles on those faces says it all! Sheer joy!

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  5. You look like a happy family. I know my dad mostly from photos from when I was very young. From the photos he looked much the same as yours.

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  6. awwww so cute i love it

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  7. Nice photo Birdman!I wish my dad was still around.

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  8. Happy Birthday Dad! What a great photo BM.

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  9. a wonderful post... you inherited that softer side.

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  10. A beautiful family. Love the big smiles. I can feel the love. :D

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  11. Beautiful post. And so correct re men showing emotion back in the day. Beautiful. Happy B day to your dad.

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  12. Wonderful post Birdman. Keep sending him those messages.

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  13. A moving image for an excellent post. I will follow your example for a tribute to my dad...

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  14. Ah, what a sweet babe, and doting parents, too. Love the remembrance of Dad.

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  15. What a nice way to remember your dad!

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  16. Nice post, Birdman. You were lucky to have your dad for quite a few years, it seems. Happy birthday, Birdman's father.

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  17. Sounds like you have some wonderful memories of your dad.

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  18. That's some beautiful thinking, Birdman. The old pics will do it every time.

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  19. I have a feeling that your humor and personality is a gift. Wonderful story and photo.

    Happy birthday, Daddy-bird.

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  20. Looking back in time..
    A very good post!!

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  21. They'd both be proud of their little boy!

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