Things I never thought I’d hear my dad say: Part the 3,273rd
We cooked out yesterday for my daughter’s and my dad’s birthday, and, after we ate, my dad Said, “Hey, can we go to Michaels? I need to get some silk flowers.”
It’s especially funny, because, many moons ago, I lived out of town, near some outlet malls. My parents would often come to visit me over the long Labor Day weekend, and, we’d go shopping. Though he worked in retail most of my life, my dad isn’t exactly a big shopper.
My mother liked her some silk flowers, so, we’d often be in craft places picking them out, and, he’s be standing …read more




