Chip Off the Ole Block

It's my father's 5Xth Birthday (a bit of discretion, eh hem) and as I prepped his present to be mailed and wrote the card, I started to think about all the tangential things I learned from him, including:

• Daily rituals: make the bed, close the shower curtain, watch the nightly news and straighten up the house before bed
• Wear a collared shirt and keeping it tucked in
• Appreciation for being near the water, both day-to-day and on vacation
• Cheer on the New Orleans Saints even when they are losing
  
• To try everything at least once
• Open a "house" checking account and create a monthly budget
• Proactively say 'Hello' to everyone you know, even recognize
• The importance of first impressions
• The value of family

And, because it's synonymous with birthday cakes,

• To love frosting!

It's from RJM Jr. that I learned to love frosting in all its forms - straight out the tub, as roses off the cake, slathered between two graham crackers or a Double Doozie from the Great American Cookie Company. Just the top of a cupcake or glazed sugar cookies, cinnamon rolls or donuts, it's one of the great things we have in common and an interest, love rather, I'm proud we share.

Happy Birthday Dad!

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