My dad would have been 99 today

Ralph
1923-1998

Bowtied boy, gentle man
how we wish you were here.
Fixer of anything 
moving parts, broken hearts
such was your skill.
A magician with animals
and wizard with wood
Ellen's prince charming
gentle Ralph, lovely dad
you are remembered so
with loving fondness today.


For the Record,
This day came in with weak sunshine and our first snowstorm, 6-8 inches, predicted tomorrow.

All hands very wary and uneasy, one year from the terrifying insurrection at our Capitol.