HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY!

Today is Dad's 80th birthday... or as I like to call him, R.D. Ice, Version 1.0.

This incredible fellow has provided a benchmark quite impossible to reach with my own life. He has been a farm laborer, auto mechanic, artist, musician, television repairman, student, author, and a member of the clergy. All while raising three children and their offspring.

Without such a sire for inspiration, I would never have begun an ongoing project like 'Thoughts At Large.' So I dedicate this to him!

We love you Dad!