Suzanne's Dad

Suzanne's dad just had his 80th birthday party. It was just a family thing, and they were to each give him something that was made personal because really, what does an 80 year old who has money NEED? Nothing.
One of the brothers went through and found all the old newspaper articles about him and his career. None of them really knew what went on because they were all just kids back then. Well, check this guy out.

He was in college, and at that time if you were in college, you weren't eligible for the draft. So he dropped out of college. He didn't think it was right to be excluded. And then he got drafted and served in the Korean War.
He then went to work at Super Valu. He started as a bagger, and worked his way up until he was VP of the whole operation. He is, to this day, the only former or current employee who has ever achieved that level within the company without a college degree. (don't get me started on how stupid it is to need a degree). Isn't he awesome?
One of my favorite pictures at Suzanne's house is of her father with her grandpa. I wish you could see it, I love his face, the look on his face....from what I know it wasn't easy growing up with him as a dad, for whatever reason--but fences are being mended and healing is going on and it seems like everything is really good. Good for him.
Speaking of Suzanne, it is SO FUNNY. She has known me since I was TWELVE YEARS OLD. I have known her son since before he was even born. I have known him his whole life. They have literally watched me grow up. And yet, they only know a little part of me. Isn't that weird? I don't hold much back (we don't discuss politics or religion, but those aren't unusual topics to leave alone) but yet little things that I do shock them somehow. The things that Cullen or my parents or you would just not even acknowledge because you expect them, they somehow surprise Suzanne. Little things. She asked what I wore Sunday night and I told her that I was cute, black pants, summery tank, sweater, girled up. She was floored that I called myself cute. ?! WHAT?! Really? Clearly I have days that are better than others, and of COURSE I was going to be super cute that night. Weird.