Relativity

This man used to scare the bejeezus out of me when I was growing up. He is my grandfather. He was strict and tidy and every ounce the Captain his career had made him. I was never all that comfoprtable around him, as I was used to my grandmother's laid-back, liberal humor and demeanor. I remember thinking I would never live up to his expectations. He would hang his head in shame when people looked at my pierced and tattooed family photos on his walls. That was then....

This is now. He is the most loving, generous and helpful man I know. He's completely self-made -- which I now understand is why he was so tough. He's is active, involved, and intelligent. He has a lot of money, but hangs out to talk with every Average Joe he comes across. But most importantly, he loves me, and he loves my daughter.....