85 Years of Wisdom

NOTE: I forgot to add one important item about my dad -- he was an orphan.

Greetings,

My dad's 85th birthday is Oct 28 -- however, we celebrated this past weekend with a family gathering. He was thrilled that the girls were home from college.

He's done and seen a lot during those long years. Some of the highlights:

- Lived in Switzerland, Morocco and the U.S.

- Spent time in the Swiss Army

- Speaks French (self taught), English (self taught), and German (native tongue)

- Worked for the King of Morocco as a pastry chef

- Has an incredible talent for painting (self taught)

- Is a walking encyclopedia

- Has an incredible green thumb

- Is extremely artistic

- Everyone falls in love with him

- Can carry a conversation about ANYTHING

- Has provided me a life of exposure to nature, cultures and travel

- He's been the same weight his whole adult life

I am very lucky to have such a dedicated, loving and knowledgeable dad -- I hope I will grow old as gracefully as he. I love you dad.
V