Farewell to One of My First Crushes

I got home yesterday after a very long day and had another message from my mom waiting. I was thinking she was calling to let me know that she wasn't coming this weekend. With her not feeling well, I wasn't going to be surprised or disappointed.

Instead, she told me that Gary, our next door neighbor back at our old house, had passed away from a heart attack. I hated to hear that. Gary was a great guy and a very hot daddy bear. When I was a kid, I hung out with his daughter often and he was a regular presence in my childhood. He always seemed gigantic, big broad shoulders, wide furry chest, a bit of a tummy, and a thick graying walrus mustache that hid his mouth almost. Having the confusing feelings I did as a kid, I also went kinda goofy around him. I admit it I had a crush. I always enjoyed watching that burly bear mow his yard.

Years later, Gary had a stroke and found out he was diabetic. He slowly recovered, but ended up walking with a cane. I haven't seen Gary in a long while, but never heard anything bad about his health. I'm sure my mom would have let me know. I wish I could attend the services, but I'm three hours away and can't get the time off. Sigh....

Today's Funny..

Heard on the radio....

Morning Show Host: According to a former employee testifying in the Michael Jackson trial, Michael was observed coming out of his wine cellar with three boys, all of whom appeared to be intoxicated.

Co-host: I always wondered what happened to Hanson....