It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.

tomorrows my dads birthday. i cant begin to express the strong amount of gratitude, appreciation, respect and love i have for him..
here are few pointers that have attached themselves permanently in my mind..

have tradition and be consistent ( of course my mom being the captain of the ship always have kept us in calm waters with these key ingredients)




pay your bills, balance your checkbook and learn to make popcorn the old fashioned way on the stove



learn and love your classics. they will be around forever..





find something "constructive" to do.





be loyal to what you have. be comfortable with who you are... but you can always enrich. and have frequent quality time with the ones who make you happy