A wonderful creation, Dave. Glad to hear that you were able to share it with your dad and that he was touched by it. Thank you for sharing it here and on your YT channel years ago.
I think it's a wonderful day to focus on what brings us together, and not what divides us. My dad was my hero. Been 18 years since I last told him I loved him before he took his last breath. Miss him every day.
What a delight to find you in my inbox this morning. Love the song…. it’s reminiscent of the style , message I tend to play , recently went on a mini road trip and listened to all four of your albums (I downloaded from Apple music. )
We live in the Pacific Northwest so with the lovely backdrop of mountains trees and lakes made for a memorable trip.
Jason is no sort of Nazi. I was never remotely close to being a Nazi. Ours was a conservative channel. Jason mainly focusing on economic issues, and me focusing on cultural issues. We defended Trump when he was defensible. When he crossed the line with the stolen election myth, I washed my hands of the guy. Jason tried to ride it out on his own channel. He's a good man. But he blinked when t was time to stand against the tide. I haven't spoken to him in a long time, but we did some good work together and had a lot of fun.
I guess this isn't exactly about the Fathers' Day post, but it's a chance to dive in about the breakup which I've never addressed (for whatever reason, I'm just not a YouTube commenter). Thanks for indulging my seizing the opportunity.
I can so relate to what happened with you two. I and another guy collaborated so effectively and impactfully that those on the team we led often referred to it as a "Bromance" and I'd have to say that seemed to fit. The natural abilities, talents, expertise (etc.) that I brought to the undertaking were a fantastic complement to those he brought to the project. And together—along with a really inspired and well-coordinated team of exceptional people—we kicked ass as an organization. We had a clear sense of Mission, and collectively, I'd have to say that Mission was successful a whole lot more than otherwise.
I'm happily married (we'll hit 40 years in 2027), so I can't relate to those who have experienced divorce, but this relationship I'm talking about probably came close. (Certainly as close as I ever hope to be!). Kinda sucked.
But I guess the points I've always wanted to make since you two parted ways are these:
• Endings don't change beginnings.
• Sure, I felt violated by the betrayal (in my case, not yours); a real loss of innocence for me, a guy who had never experienced anything like that before.
• But what we did together before he did what he did was extraordinary and its ripple effects and positive impact on the world persists even to this day (maybe a lot like the work-product you two put out while together) and likely far beyond.
• So I sleep at night.
There wasn't any sort of betrayal in your parting ways with Jason. In fact, it sounds as if the decision was fairly straightforward—if a bit sad. Man, I can handle very difficult decisions when I'm certain that they're right, and it sounds as if we can relate on that score.
It's comforting, Dave, to know of yet another thing we have in common. Come to think of it, I feel comforted damn near any time I read what you write. While I'm almost a generation behind you, I think I can relate to the "conservative hippie" archetype.
And thanks, also, for rushing to push back on the "Nazi" label—even about a guy you don't talk to any more. You continue to be an example I'm proud to follow.
So maybe there's a tie-in after all to the Fathers' Day post. I'm honored to follow in my Father's footsteps, and delighted to see yours in the dirt so close to those I'm making now.
Rock on, dude.
And I sure miss your vids! Please make sure you let us all know if you move on from Substack (as of today, I think you have a whole 10 "Likes" on this post. I'll never "get" that).
Nice song and story, Dave. Sounds like your Dad preserved most of his mental capacity into his twilight years. My Dad definitely became more frail late in life but, as my song indicates, his biggest problem was his dementia.
I need to write another song about his accomplishments. He was a very highly regarded meteorologist who was hailed as the "father of doppler radar." His Wikipedia page (Edwin Kessler) gives a pretty good summary of his career and activities. Cheers!
He did retain his faculties. Not so much, my mom. I listened to your tender heartfelt song. Thanks for the link. I've been through that process of watching a loved one disappear in front of you eyes. I have friends who are going through it now. One is a percussionist I play with sometimes. Her husband is a professor at UCLA, and has spent his life known for his towering intellect. He started slipping about 18 months ago. Now he's retired and not sure what day it is.
I think it's particularly painful when dementia takes a somebody like your father, who's always been the smartest guy in the room. My dad was blessed to slip away painlessly not long after he became dependent. My mom lived more than a decade longer, not really even grasping that my dad was gone. She'd been very bright and charismatic. A woman with her own real estate business and a hand in local politics. Fortunately, the part of her that would have been mortified at her helplessness died early in the process.
A wonderful creation, Dave. Glad to hear that you were able to share it with your dad and that he was touched by it. Thank you for sharing it here and on your YT channel years ago.
Best wishes for continued success.
I think it's a wonderful day to focus on what brings us together, and not what divides us. My dad was my hero. Been 18 years since I last told him I loved him before he took his last breath. Miss him every day.
Thank you for this. Your song and sentiments are timeless! A good father has an impact that lasts a lifetime. 🩷
Beautiful poetry
What a delight to find you in my inbox this morning. Love the song…. it’s reminiscent of the style , message I tend to play , recently went on a mini road trip and listened to all four of your albums (I downloaded from Apple music. )
We live in the Pacific Northwest so with the lovely backdrop of mountains trees and lakes made for a memorable trip.
Thank you
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Our fathers couldn’t have been more different…but this song still rings true for me
Your song is about every father who deserves it sung about him. Thank you for sharing it.
Jason Siler is still a nazi. Glad you recovered from THAT bullshit.
Jason is no sort of Nazi. I was never remotely close to being a Nazi. Ours was a conservative channel. Jason mainly focusing on economic issues, and me focusing on cultural issues. We defended Trump when he was defensible. When he crossed the line with the stolen election myth, I washed my hands of the guy. Jason tried to ride it out on his own channel. He's a good man. But he blinked when t was time to stand against the tide. I haven't spoken to him in a long time, but we did some good work together and had a lot of fun.
I guess this isn't exactly about the Fathers' Day post, but it's a chance to dive in about the breakup which I've never addressed (for whatever reason, I'm just not a YouTube commenter). Thanks for indulging my seizing the opportunity.
I can so relate to what happened with you two. I and another guy collaborated so effectively and impactfully that those on the team we led often referred to it as a "Bromance" and I'd have to say that seemed to fit. The natural abilities, talents, expertise (etc.) that I brought to the undertaking were a fantastic complement to those he brought to the project. And together—along with a really inspired and well-coordinated team of exceptional people—we kicked ass as an organization. We had a clear sense of Mission, and collectively, I'd have to say that Mission was successful a whole lot more than otherwise.
I'm happily married (we'll hit 40 years in 2027), so I can't relate to those who have experienced divorce, but this relationship I'm talking about probably came close. (Certainly as close as I ever hope to be!). Kinda sucked.
But I guess the points I've always wanted to make since you two parted ways are these:
• Endings don't change beginnings.
• Sure, I felt violated by the betrayal (in my case, not yours); a real loss of innocence for me, a guy who had never experienced anything like that before.
• But what we did together before he did what he did was extraordinary and its ripple effects and positive impact on the world persists even to this day (maybe a lot like the work-product you two put out while together) and likely far beyond.
• So I sleep at night.
There wasn't any sort of betrayal in your parting ways with Jason. In fact, it sounds as if the decision was fairly straightforward—if a bit sad. Man, I can handle very difficult decisions when I'm certain that they're right, and it sounds as if we can relate on that score.
It's comforting, Dave, to know of yet another thing we have in common. Come to think of it, I feel comforted damn near any time I read what you write. While I'm almost a generation behind you, I think I can relate to the "conservative hippie" archetype.
And thanks, also, for rushing to push back on the "Nazi" label—even about a guy you don't talk to any more. You continue to be an example I'm proud to follow.
So maybe there's a tie-in after all to the Fathers' Day post. I'm honored to follow in my Father's footsteps, and delighted to see yours in the dirt so close to those I'm making now.
Rock on, dude.
And I sure miss your vids! Please make sure you let us all know if you move on from Substack (as of today, I think you have a whole 10 "Likes" on this post. I'll never "get" that).
Nice song and story, Dave. Sounds like your Dad preserved most of his mental capacity into his twilight years. My Dad definitely became more frail late in life but, as my song indicates, his biggest problem was his dementia.
I need to write another song about his accomplishments. He was a very highly regarded meteorologist who was hailed as the "father of doppler radar." His Wikipedia page (Edwin Kessler) gives a pretty good summary of his career and activities. Cheers!
He did retain his faculties. Not so much, my mom. I listened to your tender heartfelt song. Thanks for the link. I've been through that process of watching a loved one disappear in front of you eyes. I have friends who are going through it now. One is a percussionist I play with sometimes. Her husband is a professor at UCLA, and has spent his life known for his towering intellect. He started slipping about 18 months ago. Now he's retired and not sure what day it is.
I think it's particularly painful when dementia takes a somebody like your father, who's always been the smartest guy in the room. My dad was blessed to slip away painlessly not long after he became dependent. My mom lived more than a decade longer, not really even grasping that my dad was gone. She'd been very bright and charismatic. A woman with her own real estate business and a hand in local politics. Fortunately, the part of her that would have been mortified at her helplessness died early in the process.
Aging out sucks.