I like to take a while on Father’s Day to get quiet and think about my daddy, James Delaney Buffett, Jr., affectionately known as J.D. – for his whole life. My mother used to say “Can you imagine? Calling a newborn baby J.D.?” Makes me smile …
My father was in the Air Force then worked at the ship yard until retirement. He went to church weekly. He loved being outside anywhere, his favorite being literally in the water or on a boat. He mellowed out towards the end of his journey, but his nature, like his work ethic, was so strong that it still imprints my life today.
He also loved to eat – a lot! I’m sure I get that naturally from him. He cooked a little bit too. Mostly he was the house grill master. And, there is no one in the history of the world who made a more perfect fried chicken and mashed potatoes Sunday dinner than him.
He adored my mama, and he deeply loved us kids. I wish he could be here today to see that his youngest, most rebellious, and possibly most difficult (?) child has made good. I think he would eat at LuLu’s every day and love it!
I miss him greatly and eternally.
Happy Father’s Day Jay!
Wishing all of the dads, and those with fond memories of dads a sweet and peaceful Father’s Day!
