Father's Day

I've just returned from a visit with my daughter in Nashville where great music abounds! One of the perks of her job provided tickets to a CMA concert featuring Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, John Rich, Cowboy Troy, Two Foot Fred, Sugarland, and Kenny Chesney. What a line-up, huh?!

I was most impressed with Taylor Swift, moreso than I expected to be. Her demeanor represented everything most parents would hope for in their children. She is beautiful, aware yet not conceited, talented, grateful, and doing what she seems to love most. She writes and sings about the kinds of things 'kids' should be concerned with...age-appropriate situations. Not that musicians 'should be' role models, but often they are, so I would say that she is exceptional in that respect. I found her to be refreshing in this age of 'moving too fast and going nowhere'.

My daughter placed some of Taylor's songs on my iPod and having seen Miss Taylor in concert made me appreciate her more. As I listened to the music on my drive back home, I felt this song was a great one for 'Father's Day'. When looking for it on YouTube, I found there was some controversy over for whom she'd written the song--her father or her mother?! I guess in the end it really doesn't matter...I think we can all relate. I am pleased that MY daughter left this particular song on MY iPod for ME!! :)) I offer it as a tribute to every dad on Father's Day but also to everyone who is a parent. May we all have children who are proud of us and grateful to have us as parents!

I hope everyone had a great Father's Day!!