Classic

This past Tuesday, early in the morning my wonderful Grandfather passed away. Adam and I are heading to California this weekend to attend his memorial service and visit with family. With the chaos of school starting, feeling the effects a being pregnant (I can't seem to sleep enough!) and grandpa passing, I have little time, or energy, to think about much else.

However, I mentioned earlier in this blog that I had started recording my Grandpa's personal history and thought, in memory of him, I'd share a few of my favorite moments during our interview (T=Tara, P=Patrick)

T: What’s the best part of being a parent? The grandchildren?

P: Yeah. Really, that is true. I have to admit it. Oh, they’re great. Most of them are! I am partial, I admit it, and I know it. I love little girls and they can wrap me right around their little finger, where my grandsons I’ll correct them and give them a little royal chewing once in a while.
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T: Ok, I think that’s it. Is there anything else you want to share about parenthood?

P: No. I like being a parent, believe it or not. I don’t act like it, but I do.

T: And a grandfather, and a great-grandfather.

P: Oh, that’s the great part.

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T: Do you have a favorite television program, or a few?

P: I have enjoyed over the time, “24.” I thought that was well done. Last year wasn’t as good, but … Um…

T: You like the political shows.

P: Oh, yes, you mean things like that? I like Bill O’Riley. I try to watch him all the time, or I’ll tape him and watch him later. Sean Hannity is ok, but Bill O’Riley is very good.

T: I think either Hannity or Combes looks like a dinosaur.

P: That’s Combes. Hannity is a nice looking guy.

T: Combes looks funny though.

P: Well, yeah. God beasted him with a funny look, and then he’s a flaming liberal, so that twisted his features, too.


I'll definitely miss his humor.