In Memoriam

by Susan

Today is the tenth anniversary of the passing of my father.  Here are ten things he tried to teach me:

1.     Eat fruit.

2.     Write on both sides of a paper.

3.     Turn off the lights when you leave a room.

4.     Wake up early.

5.     Take naps.

6.     It’s never too late to learn something new.

7.     You’re a girl; you should become an engineer.

8.     Use your talents and gifts to serve God and humanity.

9.     Life is a game of backgammon; part fate, part strategy.

10.  Always stand for justice.

Here is what I learned:

I should have listened more.