Hello Dad, and happy birthday, you were the most honourable and kindest man of my life. I’ve got a lot live up to Dad, my dear friend.
**By one of my favourite writers, Colleen of, “The Chatter Blog”, a superb piece
Etched In Stone
“When your father’s name is etched in stone
It is never as indelible
As the etching in your heart” — Colleen Faherty Brown
**By one of my favourite musicians, Neil Young, and his song “Old Man”
“Old Man”
“Old man look at my life,
I’m a lot like you were.
Old man look at my life,
I’m a lot like you were.
Old man look at my life,
Twenty four
and there’s so much more
Live alone in a paradise
That makes me think of two.
Love lost, such a cost,
Give me things
that don’t get lost.
Like a coin that won’t get tossed
Rolling home to you.
Old man take a look at my life
I’m a lot like you
I need someone to love me
the whole day through
Ah, one look in my eyes
and you can tell that’s true.
Lullabies, look in your eyes,
Run around the same old town.
Doesn’t mean that much to me
To mean that much to you.
I’ve been first and last
Look at how the time goes past.
But I’m all alone at last.
Rolling home to you.
Old man take a look at my life
I’m a lot like you
I need someone to love me
the whole day through
Ah, one look in my eyes
and you can tell that’s true.
Old man look at my life,
I’m a lot like you were.
Old man look at my life,
I’m a lot like you were.” — Neil Young
Ivor Steven (c) 2019
Awesome tribute to your dad ivor! Well said 🙂
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Thank you Carol, a perfect comment
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Excellent writing!
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Nowdays the song Old Man is sung to us by a younger generation. When you are young you think you are so unique, so different, that older people don’t get it. Then one day you are older and realize how smart older people really are. How smart YOU are. And how things haven’t really changed through the years.
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Thank you Claudia, it’s a wonderful song, and reflects everything I wanted to say xxxx
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When you can say that you have turned out a lot like your Dad you know that he did a great job, and that you have done him proud!
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I always said if I could be half as good as my dad I’d done alright !!
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I felt exactly the same Ivor. It’s a good feeling!
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Yes Peter, that it is 😉
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I’m honored to be quoted for your father Ivor. You favor him, in many ways, I am sure. ❤
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Thank you dear Colleen………….. (from spam)
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❤
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What a wonderful tribute!❤️❤️
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Thank you ♥️♥️☺️😁
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Aw! What a sweet tribute to a great man! You were fortunate to have such a good dad! Happy Birthday to him up above! 🙂
You are so like him, Ivor! He is proud of you! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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A beautiful comment, with a tear in my eye, thank you Dear Carolyn, xxx🎂♥️♥️
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Wonderful!!
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PS…I hope your Monday went well and praying again for you on Tuesday.
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I’m in hospital now. I’ve lots of tests to go through over the next 2 day’s. I’m feeling reasonably ok.
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With you in thought and prayers!
(((HUGS)))
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((super hugs)) 😁
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A dad makes a great deal of personal sacrifices for the sake of his children. He works hard to provide the right example and do the right things.
Yours i am sure made ENORMOUS DEAL !!!!
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Thank you Efi ♥️🎂😊♥️
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so proud of you and your dad, two gallant and good looking men, happy birthday dad!
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Oh Gina, your beautiful wa
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Oh Gina, your beautiful words have deeply touched me, knowing what part of your heart they come ♥️😉☺️
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I’m only on my phone in hospital her, sorry lots of mistakes 😁
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i could get all that you meant. how are you doing Ivor? still with the tests?
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I’ll be here for a couple of days having my tests, I just have to be patient. I’m feeling ok☺️
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Good to know you are feeling good. You sound upbeat. Time to rest and recharge. Focus on that trip now. You are a strong man Ivor. I am looking forward to your photos of Central Park!
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If you have not heard this Ivor check out Finbar Furey “The Old Man”
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Ok Chris I’ll have a look and listen, thanks mate
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Love that song. Every time I hear it, I get emotional.
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It’s definitely an emotional song Mark, and Neil Young is at his best here, his voice resonates superbly
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