Dad was a hard worker. My best memories of him and the times we bonded most were when we were doing jobs together: fencing our land, buldkng various stuff, hauling trash to the dump, riding together to Rhodes Chevrolet.... I also have dad to thank for music that is core to me: Eumir Deadato, Steely Dan, Vince Guaraldi, Dave Brubeck, Harry Chapin, Chicago... Had the priveledge of spending time with him more over the last few months. A couple of weeks ago I checked him into Peachtree Hospice. We just hung out together. We exchanged "I love you's" and, as I was leaving, I looked at him and said goodbye....he winked, as clear and lucid as I've ever seen him....I knew it was going to be okay.