Matt is Graduating! Happy Mother's Day!! Live the Life!!!

So...I spent a lot of days driving Matt pretty hard.

Every time he passed me in the halls as he grew I mentioned some work that I had for him. He went out of his way to prove me wrong in a lot of lengthy debates.

I did it to push you, kid...because I knew you were ultra-capable.

So.

Proud of your accomplishment and the fact that you paid for your entire education on your own!

Rod Stewart popped into my ear yesterday as I did your yard work for you.

I thought of you as this song played and I felt a sense of true pride.

Go get 'em.

My older brother, John, sent me a card when I graduated from college. I still have it and his words meant the world to me.

He said:

"You got life by the balls. Don't screw it up!"

(John isn't a wordsmith. But I tried hard to listen).

And I couldn't think of a better gift for Mother's Day then to make your mother cry because she's proud of you too (and all three of you boys).

It's a beautiful song - put it on your I-pod to break up the cRAP.

Live The Life - by Rod Stewart

You wrote it in your email that you’re sad and lonely
‘Cause a girl in college has stolen your heart
And so my estimation of the situation
Is I bet you can’t stand being apart

Listen, son you gotta' find a sense of perspective
Ain’t no use in burying your head in the sand
Although I kinda like your revolutionary spirit
You know you got to fall, before you learn how to stand

Nobody’s gonna' know what it’s like
To walk a mile in your shoes
Satchmo' sang: 'It’s a Wonderful World'
What you make of it is up to you

Let yourself fly, let yourself cry
The years will disappear in the blink of an eye
There’s music in the air, and it holds your plans
And it'll be heaven when she's in your arms
So love the life you live
And live the life you love

Everybody here has been asking about you
When’s that boy of yours gonna be coming home?
And when I hear the bells ringing down at the school yard
Kinda reminds me of when you were young

You know you gotta polarize your concentration
I know that girl of your's gonna understand
Never underestimate the power of affection
When you got the world in the palm of your hands


Don’t go looking for the pot of gold
Or the light, miracle mile
Happiness lies in your own backyard
Be patient it could take a while

Walk down the aisle, with that big old smile
Collect your diploma with your head held high
You studied with your soul to reach that goal
Always remember, let the good times roll

Love the life you live
And live the life you love

Nobody’s gonna' know what it’s like
To walk a mile in your shoes
Satchmo' sang: 'It’s a Wonderful World'
What you make of it is up to you

So walk by the lake, hand in hand
Try and see the sunset in a foreign land
Tell her you love her don’t be afraid
And keep every promise that you ever made
And love the life you live
Live the life you love
Love the life you live
Live the life you love

You gotta love it
You gotta love it
Make the most of it

You only got one chance
So take it with your hands

Love the life you live.
Live the life you love.

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