Fire/Rain

Tonight I babysat the Poconos barfing boys (sounds like a rock band) because their mom was having a birthday dinner party for one of her girlfriends. As her cook prepared the food and the other nanny and I took care of the boys, she took care of herself and played this song.

Amidst three screaming children and their barking dog, hearing this song unexpectedly made me miss my dad almost more than I could bare. I hate when that happens, but I really love James Taylor and I really love this song.

I really love you, Dad

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