Mike Dougherty's Blog

Where did the time go?

My oldest child, Patrick, turned 27 today.

His landmark doesn’t particularly make me feel any older — we all become a day older every day. it’s just that the fact that some of us may be closer to the short end of the candle wick bothers some people more than others.

It does seem remarkable that 27 years have passed in Patrick’s life. In thinking back to the day he was born, it does seem like 27 years ago.

I would have to say that he has used his early adult years wisely, as far as exploring what he should be when he grows up. He has:

• Built, or “digitally designed,” newspaper pages in Fort Worth;
• Worked for Kinko’s in Arlington, Texas, and Boston;
• Photographed amateur sports events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area;
• Taught classes at Apple Computer stores; and
• Served as a Mac computer technician for a recording studio that produces a nationally syndicated radio show from Weatherford, Texas.

The fun part of his being 27 is that we are still close, at least chatting online or e-mailing everyday and talking 2-3 times a week by phone.

Have a great day, Patrick.