The Sea

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Invisible

Invisible from Letters to Distant Cities from New Amsterdam Records on Vimeo.

For Dad on His Birthday

your double thumb
hiking the mountains together behind your house
you feed the animals every morning
breakfast
when you call me out of the blue for lunch at greasy diners
attempting to teach me how to drive a manual transmission
patience
you believe in Mom, in your boys, and in God
watching the Jungle book
your little Curtis phrases
i look good in a three piece suit because you look great in a three piece suit (genetics were kind!)
you gave me great eyebrows, good hair and a high level of confidence
all our recitals, soccer games, plays and other various projects
grilling steaks
camping trips and scout camps
shoveling snow
skiing
reminders to check my oil and tires
you're nice to my friends
popcorn and movies
spring picnics and Kentucky Fried in Logan canyon
you always build people and places, you never tear them down
you always answer my calls when i'm out of town, just in case i might be calling with car trouble
if i'm nervous or stressed or afraid, if i see you i feel relieved

i love you, Dad.  Happy Birthday!