I was a regular at Bud’s Tavern by the age of nine. Bud’s was a smoky, single-story bastion of alcohol and conversation. This Father's Day, I'm remembering my time there with my dad.
Wonderful story of you and your dad, Kelly. Great memories for you on Father's Day. We all loved your dad too. He was one-of-a-kind for sure...ALWAYS fun and making everyone laugh with his quick wit and humor. God called him home way too soon! Bud's was a smoke filled bar and always had to take a shower before bed when peeps were allowed to smoke in public...thank God they stopped that!!! You are a great writer, St. Joe taught you well! I'm a Joe Girl too... Hi to your mama, we haven't crossed paths lately, hope to soon!
Hi Cheryl! Thanks so much for the kind note and always for the kind words. It's always fun to remember some of these stories and appreciate you reading and sharing your memories. Hope you and your family are all doing well and enjoying a great start to summer!
It seems it’s been awhile since I read one of your stories and this was worth the wait! I have quite a few memories of Buds from your Dad’s days as owner/manager to my classmate John taking over the reins.
Your storytelling is a gift and the photos included were the ribbon 😘👌🏾
Hi Robyn! Yes- it's been several months since the last story. I'll have more writing on the hiatus- but the short version is a combination of work and life and writing and my perfectionism got me into a spiral of working round-the-clock and I started to burn out. So, I took a few months off to rest and mentally recover.
We're back at it with a new wave of stories starting this week!
Hope you're doing well and best to you and your family!
Captivating story Kelly. Like you, I would take those times back in a heartbeat.
Yes! Absolutely Bob. Would love to go back and relive those memories. Hope you are doing well!
Wonderful story of you and your dad, Kelly. Great memories for you on Father's Day. We all loved your dad too. He was one-of-a-kind for sure...ALWAYS fun and making everyone laugh with his quick wit and humor. God called him home way too soon! Bud's was a smoke filled bar and always had to take a shower before bed when peeps were allowed to smoke in public...thank God they stopped that!!! You are a great writer, St. Joe taught you well! I'm a Joe Girl too... Hi to your mama, we haven't crossed paths lately, hope to soon!
Hi Cheryl! Thanks so much for the kind note and always for the kind words. It's always fun to remember some of these stories and appreciate you reading and sharing your memories. Hope you and your family are all doing well and enjoying a great start to summer!
It seems it’s been awhile since I read one of your stories and this was worth the wait! I have quite a few memories of Buds from your Dad’s days as owner/manager to my classmate John taking over the reins.
Your storytelling is a gift and the photos included were the ribbon 😘👌🏾
Hi Robyn! Yes- it's been several months since the last story. I'll have more writing on the hiatus- but the short version is a combination of work and life and writing and my perfectionism got me into a spiral of working round-the-clock and I started to burn out. So, I took a few months off to rest and mentally recover.
We're back at it with a new wave of stories starting this week!
Hope you're doing well and best to you and your family!