My father did have a way with words. If you're feeling a bit cynical about the state of the world, you might appreciate his thoughts on politics, from a September 1988 letter:
So far the presidential campaign speeches don't seem to have done much to answer what I consider to be some very important questions. They each keep telling me that to vote for their opponent would be a disaster. Perhaps they are both right.
I'm not feeling cynical at the moment, though I've been known to visit that territory on occasion. I am, however, tired. Tired of rudeness. Tired of ignorance. Tired of bitterness, hatred and violence. Most of all, I'm tired of people and institutions who stoke the fires that destroy rather than provide warmth and light.
But Dad can still make me laugh!
