Dad was heading into surgery and they asked me to come get a few things. I took off his saxophone necklace and a silver ring. They went to take off his wedding ring and he said no way. They warned him that it could cause problems—it can start a fire if they have to shock him. He said he knows that but it’s been there for almost 38 years and it’s not coming off.

The old backyard.

Dad’s music in the hospital: 4 Non Blondes - What’s Up JJ Cale - They Call Me The Breeze - After Midnight - Magnolia Eagles - Peaceful Easy Feeling Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally BB King - Riding With The King Mark Knopfler - Trawlerman - Postcards From Paraguay Tom Petty - It’s Only A Broken Heart

Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth

Beautiful