An old photo of me and Jeanine, in Virginia City, performing our famous "My God I Hope He Doesn't Accidentally Step On Her And Crush The Life Out Of Her" number.
Chapter 16: Can we still call you Big Daddy?
Since I have begun losing weight, several people have asked (by way of telling me that they noticed my diminished girth) if I will retain the Big Daddy nickname. So, I began thinking of the possibility of changing it. What would it be? The Daddy formerly known as Big? Not-So-Big Daddy? Hmm.
Then I thought, what does it mean to be Big Daddy? How do I see myself in relation to that particular moniker? And I decided that I really like being the Padre Grande, and here's why:
To me, being Big Daddy is a position of responsibility. It is a nurturing position, an umbrella under which the offbeat and weird can shelter. If I am Big Daddy to you, I will love you without requiring anything of you. Not that I won't take anything from you, I will; but nothing that isn't freely given and generated as a result of our interaction.. I will be careful with you and keep you safe. I will cherish you and share with you what life has taught me while I learn great new things from you. I will energize you as you energize me. I won't always get these things right, but I will review my behavior towards the people in my life regularly... and when I wrong you I will work quickly to correct myself. I will make sure that I have earned and continue to earn your trust. I will, most of all, be grateful for you.
So, a big Thank You to all of you that grace my life by sharing yours. You fill me with an energy that surpasseth all understanding, and I love you.
Enough sappy shit now. Pizzas don't make themselves, after all.
Steve "Big Daddy" Hodgson
February the twentieth, 2010
285.2 pounds
Ha! That pic reminds me of the picture of us circa 1995 in front of the Monkey <3 I am so impressed/awed by your willpower. You've inspired me to kick the dairy fairy's ass today.
ReplyDeleteI love you, Big Daddy. And I agree, that name means much more than appearance. I am grateful for you too!
ReplyDeleteLike the touchy feely crap...and I am glad you are still going to be Big Daddy...it is an endearing term after all..keep up the stellar work and see you in the summer!
ReplyDeleteAww I'd say it was Philosophical. And I agree. I think Big Daddy has more to do with the size of the Heart than anything :D
ReplyDeleteYou've got to be Big Daddy. Otherwise, I may have an identity crisis if I wake up and find I'm no longer Big Daddy's Daddy.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect, I always thought of it as a reflection of the size of your heart and strength of your sparkly spirit.
ReplyDeleteThere's some sap for ya.
Love you.