Bummer’s Fathers Day or Paternal Progeny Pride

Bummer’s Fathers Day, is more than just another springtime Sunday on the Northern Plains, it’s a special time for the “old guy” to relish in a Paternal Progeny Pride. Considered fortunate by some, blessed with five exceptional children, two girls and three boys,  Bummer and Data Miner sneak a sly smile on many occasion, remembering the journey, the ups and downs, the what ifs, did we have to many, naw, just loved each other and did the best we could, to care and nurture the brood.

Visiting relatives and friends was always an adventure. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthdays or just dropping in, these visits could be overwhelming when, the seven ventured into another’s domicile. Where would these folks put two additional adults and five wee ones. Eventually it was decided it would be more convenient to all, if relatives and others would just come to our abode, and trough feed and enjoy our hovel and bounty.

If you care or don’t, it doesn’t really matter, but Bummer and Data Miner include here the children we celebrate on this, Bummer’s Fathers Day,

Nichole Lorene

The oldest of the two female children, teaches in Southern California, Majored in United States History, is married to Dan and has given Bummer and Data Miner three beautiful Granddaughters, Elena, Tory and Liberty.

James Nicholas

The oldest of three boys, James is a professional musician, lyricist and published poet, who presently is teaching creative writing and poetry at The University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

William Edward

Bill is the middle child and is an established professional musician and teacher of music. He has his Masters in Classical Guitar and he has shared his talents worldwide. Included is his website and C.V.http://www.billjonesguitar.com/

Stephen Clinton

Stephen is the youngest son, a professional musician, trapped in the body of an Intellectual Property Attorney. Majored in Computer Sciences, before Law School.  He and his wife, Jessica, bounce around Los Angeles, enjoying whatever good times they can still manage to discover in California and enjoy the life of newlyweds in the Golden State. Stephen has recently released his first album, a truly unique set of tracks entitled Uhn, which is included here. Give it a listen and enjoy. Bummer’s favorites are Wild Plains, It Rains it Pours and Two in My Hand. http://www.rdio.com/#artist/Stephen__the_Strangers/album/Uhn/

Sarah Susan

Bummer and Data Miner’s baby girl. Sarah teaches and majored in Pyschology and Child Development. Sally presently resides with the Bummer’s on the Northern Plains and she and her soulmate, A.J. are preparing for a journey to the Upper Pennisula in Michigan.

What a great Fathers Day for Bummer and Data Miner, how lucky could two old folks be, knowing that all their children, born and raised in the Land of Moonbeam, are surviving and enjoying the fruits and blessings that this great country has to offer.

Bummer