Age Is Something That Doesn't Matter....Unless You Are A Cheese

"AGE IS SOMETHING THAT DOESN'T MATTER.....

UNLESS YOU ARE A CHEESE"

November 7, 2023

This man.....my Dad....my Pappo (pronounced Pop-O), is no cheese. He has decided that being near-96 years of age is a good time to learn how to install a zipper in his britches. Last month....he was learning how to play the piano. Month before that, he was hoping to learn how to play the mandolin. Month before that, he was trying to negotiate a storage room at his Independent Living Center so he could set up shop to fix walkers for the residents.

Each Tuesday, I drive 1-1/2 hours to have lunch at Brahms or Cotton Patch with this crazy sweet man in anticipation of learning what he's trying to do that week.

It's a fun season with this almost 96 year old father of mine. He keeps my siblings and me on our toes (our inherited web-toes we got from him, BTW) and we're constantly looking at Life 360 to confirm where he is.

He no longer tells us "NO" but rather, "Well, if you think I should". Those words weren't in his vocabulary two years ago. He trusts us to help him....he laughs more....he shares his sometimes bizarre memories and wisdom with us and always...

.....always tells me he loves me.

 #tuesdayswithpappo