"To affect the quality of the day... that is the highest of the arts." -from Walden
"Daddy, I'm scared."
"It's just a little thunder and lightning, honey--nothing will harm you while I'm here with you."
"But Daddy, what if the old tree outside gets hit by the storm?"
"Katy, darling, you can fill your heart with fear, or you can fill it with courage just like the gutter by your window filling up with rain; sooner or later they'll both be empty."
"I'll fill it with courage, Daddy, if... you'll stay with me awhile."
"I'll stay with you and keep an eye on that old maple tree, but you must close those sparkling eyes and dream of sunny days."
"Daddy, I love you..."

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Comment by Dude A Bydes on June 30, 2009 at 9:39am
AbbyK*/Quin/PS- That father-daughter thing has special significance to the Dude: I helped her grow into a beautiful young lady; she helped me become a better man. -Dude
Comment by PS on June 30, 2009 at 7:21am
Gosh!! I could almost imagine me and my dad !!

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