Valentine's Day for My Girl

The Bionic Man

Location: Plain City, Ohio, USA - Planet Earth

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Bio: Grew up in Miami as the troubled middle child of the greatest family in the world; now find much comfort being sandwiched between my four fabulous siblings. Went to college in the midwest (Earlham College) where I met and later married my best friend. Played varsity volleyball at EC and started in the NAIA Nationals as a freshman (though had to give it up a year later as it wreaked havoc on my joints). Was a Psych/Soc major, though later discovered my knack for finance while working in Indiana and got my MBA. Worked in the toy business for 6 wild years (Ohio & Minnesota) then via mergers and takeovers ended up outside of Columbus, Ohio. Dragged my dear wife and son around the Midwest with me climbing the corporate ladder before settling down and designing + building our home on 5 acres. Son #2 came along shortly thereafter and has lived here his whole life. Worked my way up to VP Finance for a manufacturing company until "retirement" for health reasons after being with the firm for 15 years. (13 surgeries in 7 years during this last stint, with the scars to prove it -- due to rheumatoid arthritis since age 13) Devoted family man who loves photography, watching my sons play volleyball, and good movies. Only one of my family not living in North Carolina (all migrated there from Florida after my father -- who continues to be my inspiration -- died suddenly at age 53). I miss them all dearly and wish I could see them more often. Love spending quality time with the greatest wife on the planet and two of the best lads anywhere. My body keeps falling apart, but I am cheerfully enjoying the ride!

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FEBRUARY 16, 2009 3:44PM

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Mary in Florida 1980 Mary in Florida (1980)

Valentine's Day has always been a special time in our house, and for Mary (DogWoman) it's one of her favorite days of the year. On Saturday, just before going to a folk music Valentine's Day Concert here in town, I presented her with the poem below. Given how she shared her valentine to me earlier, it seems fitting I should do the same.

As background, James Taylor remains Mary's favorite singer and songwriter. When the album Never Die Young came out in 1988 she was eager to have it, and was especially looking forward to listening to his song "Valentine's Day." The song, however, is far from the romantic ballad she was hoping for -- with its dark take on love and broken relationships.

To counterbalance this, I composed new lyrics for "Valentine's Day" to the same James Taylor tune. This version is for my girl, and tells of our relationship during senior year in college when we finally realized after years of friendship that we were meant for each other.

So here it is, side by side with the original lyrics. To hear the song, click the link below.

Valentines Day - James Taylor Valentine's Day