Wednesday, May 04, 2011

"I know I will be loosened/From bonds that hold me fast/And the chains all around me/Will fall away at last"

The Song: "Fisherman's Blues," The Waterboys. Words & music by Mike Scott and Steve Wickham. Track 1 of Fisherman's Blues, 1988.
When/how acquired: Purchased cassette, 1989; purchased CD, 1990.
Listen/watch here.

My dad leaves for Crete today, to join the USNS Big Horn (T-AO-198) as an ordinary seaman for a Mediterranean cruise that will last at least four months.

I don't know what to write about this that would not be much too personal for him, me and the rest of the family. But I can and do say congratulations and good luck, and I hope it brings you everything you're looking for. Fair winds and following seas, Dad, and safe journeys wherever you go.

This song makes me feel better about almost everything. I think I need to listen to it a few more times.
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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous12:22 PM

    Psalm 107: 23-30 says it all, really.

    -- Ed

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  2. Chip3:06 PM

    Isn't your dad about 70 years old?

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  3. Ellen Clair Lamb4:15 PM

    70 in October, Chip. But he passed the physical...

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  4. Chip5:29 PM

    Very cool! The Old Man and the Sea!

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  5. Anonymous7:11 PM

    Vaya con Dios, mi amigo...my brother! Thanks for the scripture too, Ed...Thinking of all you on this Mother's Day. God bless all!

    Aunt Debbie

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  6. Unknown2:21 PM

    I wish I was a fisherman
    tumbling on the sea
    far away from dry land
    and its bitter memories...

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