Father's Day

It's funny sometimes how a news story can affect you. This past Friday, Tim Russert, a journalist who hosted Meet the Press on Sunday mornings, passed away unexpectedly of a heart-attack at the age of 58. Several years ago, Russert wrote a book about his father, with the purpose of letting his father know how he felt about him. In this book Russert also emphasized how important his own son, Luke, was to him. Russert's passing made me think about how short-lived our time on this earth can be. Every moment we are given is a moment to cherish. I sometimes get caught up in "planning," -- when in fact, the world can pass you by today when you are always planning for tomorrow. This is a lesson I want my sons to live by. Live each day like it is your last. Make sure each day is filled with love and laughter -- it keeps you young.

Yesterday was Father's Day. We had a relaxing day. We spent some time napping, hanging out at the pool, wrestling on the floor and watching Tiger Woods in the US Open. I am truly blessed with two beautiful boys. They fill me with love and make me laugh -- truly a recipe for happiness. I hope to be around a long time so I can watch them turn into young men... and perhaps see them become fathers too.