QOTD–Who Is Your Hero? Why?

I’m not really a person who has heroes.

Well, that’s not true, there are several people I admire for lots of different reasons but not one that stands out as “my hero.”

I guess I have lots of heroes.

Since I’m writing this in May between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, my parents immediately come to mind.

They managed to raise three boys and survived. Dad worked and Mom stayed home to take care of us.

Sure, we weren’t rich but we had everything we needed.

Then there’s my brothers.

My older brother, Ronnie, pretty much put his life on hold to take care of both my parent’s as they battled cancer. My sister-in-law, Ann, was right there with him so she makes my hero list as well.

My oldest brother, Keith, has had his own battle with cancer and won.

Suddenly, this has turned into a cancer post. Not what I intended but I might as well go with it.

Cancer is something that chases us all. I’ve had several relatives and friends that have battled cancer.

Some won. Some lost.

But they’re all heroes to me for fighting back.

I have one more hero for my list.

My wife, Evelyn, she deserves all kinds of medals just for putting up with me for the last 30+ years.

Oh yeah, she’s a cancer survivor too.

 

 

While writing this, I was listening to Speak Out by Ralph Sharon Trio/Tony Bennett from MTV Unplugged.

QOTD - Did you thank anyone today?

Yes

QOTD–What Is The Most Valuable Thing You Own?

My wedding ring.

Hands down, no other material possession is as valuable to me as that simple ring of gold.

 

 

While writing this I was listening to " Now Is the Start" from "Now Is the Start - Single" by "A Fine Frenzy"

QOTD–The Best Part Of The Day Was ______________?

Hands down, sitting at the Garden Of The Gods overlook with Evelyn.

 

This was taken back in October but you get the picture. (No pun intended)

It’s probably one of the most relaxing places I have ever been.

I go there frequently to relax and think. Then, I usually head down the hill and drive through the park.

Windows down and classical music playing softly on the radio.

It doesn’t get much better than that.

 

 

While writing this I was listening to " the Horse & the Sistine Chapel" from "Burning Building Fall 2010 Sampler for Amazon" by "Daniel G. Harmann & the Trouble Starts"

QOTD–What Are You Grateful For?

A wife who loves me just as much as I love her.

A loving family even though I’m horrible at keeping in touch.

Great friends. (see above)

My job and a good group of co-workers.

A roof over my head.

My health, although I could be in better shape.

Food on the table.

Gas in the car.

Freedom of speech and freedom to stick my foot in my mouth which I do quite frequently.

Living in a beautiful city but it could by ran better.

Seeing the mountains every morning on my way to work.

 

I could go a lot longer but I’ll stop there.

 

 

While writing this I was listening to " Black Fly" from "Rhythmeen" by "ZZ Top"

QOTD–What Are You Most Grateful For?

That’s too easy.

The center of my life, world, and universe.

My wife.