Ode to Dad

Things my daddio taught me:

• it's never too late to change course 
• try to eat local, organic food as often as possible but don't fret if you occasionally consume grape soda and Doritos
• the comedy duo of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope transcend generational boundaries
• NPR is usually the best choice on the radio
• you are never too full for a good piece of dark chocolate
• be open to change 
• Jacques Pepin has a lot to teach us
• the most insulting term you should ever call anyone is "dork-butt"
• a visit to a museum is always a good idea
• never stop learning
• asparagus and brussels sprouts are, in fact, delicious
• you can't beat a Yellow Labrador as a best friend
• the films at the art theater are usually superior to those at the megaplex
• Dumb and Dumber will make you laugh until you snort (and it's okay to contradict yourself sometimes...see previous bullet point)
• read both the Wall Street Journal and The New Yorker to balance yourself out
• people who park crooked in their parking spots are called "diagonerds"
• watch Public Television, you will learn something new
• you can love both Chopin and OutKast 
• "Lack of planning on your behalf does not constitute an emergency on my behalf."
• be kind