Monsoon storms with bullying winds and explosive thunder. Kept me up late but I feel okay.

Yesterday was the funeral for Grandpa Don Liem. It was a great service with heartfelt speeches and the recounting of many tales of adventure and merriment. It was good to see the all the Liem's again.

It was sad and happy at the same time. There was a luncheon afterwards, and it felt just like one of Grandpa Don's old parties. It's been a long time, and I'd forgotten how important the family is to us. Grandpa Don and Grandma Liem have been like my parent's parents.

Here's what I'd do if I were still alive
Laugh in 8 languages
Tell jokes in five
I'd taste every pie to find which is best
Jump into the sky and share all of the rest

Every song would be turned up too loud
Don't know the words but I'd sing it somehow

I'd goose all the masters 'cept right to their face
They get so confused when there's nothing to chase

Take a quick nap with all of the hounds
Wake up for some supper and then, homeward bound