but she just came/to wash into the sea/away

In anticipation of our Train concert this weekend, I made Ana a mixed tape/cd/playlist of my favorite (and some of the singles) of Train’s career.

I started listening to Train circa 1998, which is when their first CD came out. They helped me through times good, and bad, and I have a soft spot for Drops of Jupiter, but equally love I Got You and Free.
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When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you’ve got two new people.

The title of this post is a quote from John Steinbeck, an author my dad and sister and I have been slowly reading through for the past nine years, ever since we headed to San Francisco on a family vacation.

I think it’s fitting for my dad, who turns 50 today. He’s the type of person that learns from everyone he meets, who is constantly looking for knowledge from people, places, classes, the Internet, and beyond.

I wrote about my dad recently when I was helping him raise money for his Heart Walk, so hopefully you already know all about him. He’s a delight to have as a father, a medical professional, and a friend who you can always call for a laugh, or advice, or just to talk.  I am so lucky to have him around!

This is a picture of my dad and me, circa 2008, when he was in town for my college graduation.

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