For anyone who is interested in knowing my father, just a little bit, rent “The Big Lebowski.” Jeff Bridges’ Dude has so much of my father in him, it’s eerie sometimes. The two scenes that stand out are the opening one in the grocery store, where he is walking through the dairy section in his bathrobe, and then writes out a check for 69 cents – totally Bob Blust. And when the police chief is looking through the Dude’s wallet, and finds a grocery discount card with his name on it and says, “Is this your only ID?” Bob again. The set of his jaw, the way he sat, his tone of voice – so similar.
I feel bad for all the people who never got to know my father. He was truly an original, and brought a lot of good into the world. I think that’s all we can hope for in this life.
That movie is the reason I love White Russians so much.
I haven’t seen the movie, but I do love my Daddy so I’m celebrating great Dads with you, Adam 🙂
wow. i’ve always had a thing for jeff bridges. does this mean i’d have the hots for your dad? -miss b