Something pretty cool

I just found this in a book on my shelf.

I'd forgotten about it.

To Amanda:

Never give up the joys of reading.

Knowledge is power.

Love,
Dad


I don't think I found out about that joy that until now.

He gave this little bookmark to me when I was 12 years old, along with the book "The Call Of The Wild" from Jack London, which is why he chose one with wolves. I did love the book - I read it more than once.



Damn I miss him sometimes.


I never could talk to him when I was younger, I was so awkward and shy to everyone except my mother. My dad scared me and I was fearful of him, he was abusive and an alcoholic crazy nut after all. He was so smart though, just so smart.

Now that I'm an adult, now that I've overcome my shyness and inability to speak, I wish he was around to talk to. I would ask him all kinds of crazy questions now that I am a really curious person. It's too bad he isn't here really.


Ah, I miss him.








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