Funny and bittersweet, that's my Carol Kean at her best, freewriting.

Your father. You chose a telling photo to use at the end of your post, all tight fisted Dad.

That tractor was, then, your grandfather's too? How old is that thing?!

I've missed you around here! How did I miss this post for four whole days?!

When you told me about the bobcat killer, I thought your daughter was already dating him! That would probably never get past one date, alas. May the perfect son-in-law turn up soon, and may both of them fall head over heels in true love. I hope Mariel doesn't have standards that are so "high," they take all the fun right outta loving.

Love that meme! I don't think Sam has warlord potential though. Is that enough to dump him?