By Dan Miller
March 10, 2009
She asked me rhetorically, "Why is it that whenever I answer the phone, if it's an adult, they always say - "How's school going?"
"Do they always say that?" I asked her.
"Yes, unless it's summer, then they ask, 'How's vacation going?"
We adults are so conversationally limited.
And kids know it.
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Rest in peace, Dan. Nashville is sad to see you go.
Posted by: Rob Robinson | April 09, 2009 at 08:25 AM
I hope someone points out to Dan's youngest daughter McKensie that her father was a great man.
Not because he was on TV. Not because he had an exclusive interview, or was such a talented journalist.
Because as the pages in this blog show, he was a wonderful father. I hope someone will save these posts for her to read if not soon, someday.
I know she has to already know how wonderful he is, but to lose a father at her age, a positive reminder of his love for her can be a powerful healing tool over the years.
I hope I can be this kind of father to my son.
Posted by: Michael O' | April 09, 2009 at 02:55 PM
You are greatly missed.
Posted by: Busy Mom | April 10, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Dan Miller was a class act! Nashville was lucky to have him...His family personal and at WSM are in our thoughts and prayers...he will be missed..
Posted by: Ken Sidwell | April 10, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Your kid really is a smart one. This is how we are so passe with the kind of scenario our kids are exposed to. I have to say that you have a great and wonderful kid. As an adult, we really look forward to our kids future. Keep up the good work and keep posting interesting blogs.
Posted by: all women stalk | December 16, 2010 at 03:22 AM
I remember those long lines for chow at Fort Jackson. Agonizing at the position of "Parade Rest" with ravenous appetite was a mental and physical challenge of endurance and delayed gratification which developed our inimitable stature and wearisome protracted stoicism.
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Posted by: Rex Farley | May 19, 2018 at 09:58 AM