Happy birthday, Dad!
Today is my dad’s birthday, and although we didn’t get to spend it together this year, I did get to talk to him to find out how he was celebrating the day. He told me that he took a nap and was watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football game. We talked about the weather in CT versus Florida, and he commented on what a nice day it was down in Florida compared to the cold snow in Connecticut. I asked if he had plans to go outside to enjoy the warm weather, and he said he did not.
After saying goodbye to my dad and wishing him a happy birthday, I relayed to David how the birthday conversation transpired. At first, I chuckled at the agenda for my dad’s birthday festivities since I’m not personally a fan of watching sports on tv. However, I do understand the enjoyment of taking it easy at home and rooting for your favorite team. So then I thought… well, that actually sounds like a nice, relaxing day.
In the last few years, I have had the opportunity to visit my dad occasionally and enjoy life in the slow lane with him. It is always a bit of an adjustment for me since I’m used to always being on the go or working on a project. Spending time with my dad in florida teaches me to appreciate the moments where I don’t have to work, think about a project, or motivate myself to tackle a to-do list. In return, I gain the opportunity to appreciate the simple things in life such as companionship, a funny TV show, a loyal pet, conversation, and those tiny moments of joy that otherwise could have been missed in an agenda-packed day.
Sp happy birthday, Dad! Keep on enjoying retired life!
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Sarah Ritter’s first illustrated book “Dad, Won’t You Walk With Me” and her first poetry book “Inspirations, Transformations and Revelations: A Poetic Expression of My Personal Journey” are available in paperback and e-book on Amazon, and on audio at Audible!
Sarah Ritter shares her feelings and experiences on the blog “Sarah Ritter’s Revelations… A Collection of My Poems & Short Stories.” Her writing has also been featured on several blogs such as CT Working Moms, Brave, Reckless and Whisper and the Roar and Straw Dog Writer’s Guild.
Sarah Ritter is also a contributing poet to several anthologies including those published by The National Beat Poetry Foundation, and the Local Gems Press.
To listen to a few of Sarah Ritter’s poems featured in the “Inspirations, Transformations and Revelations: A Poetic Expression of My Personal Journey,” “Mondo” “CHAOS, A Poetry Vortex, click on the Bard’s Poetry Revolution Podcast episode featured on 04/04/20, 04/17/20 and 08/28/20.
Sarah Ritter's Revelations...A Collection of My Poems & Short Stories 