I Have Sad News to Share
It is with a heavy heart that I share some sad news with you today. My father (George Neff) passed away suddenly last week.
We were extremely close.
He was such an integral part of all that I do and I have spoken of him so often, that I know some of you may even feel that you knew him.
At 86, Dad was still a full-time nuclear physicist running an engineering firm in the aerospace industry. But he was also an incredible gardener/landscaper who ran circles around the rest of us on our family farmstead.
Seriously…I could hardly keep up with him.
I inherited several traits from my father that impact my work:
- A deep appreciation for the great outdoors
- A knack for explaining technical material
- A green thumb
- And a love for old Zorro movies
How does Zorro fit in?
They were stories of being courageous despite the odds – which was an ability he had in droves.
A few months ago, I found myself up north at the family farmstead and unable to record my usual podcast.
However, I had my trusty field recorder with me.
On a whim, I decided to walk the property telling the story of the heirloom tree restoration project my Dad and I had been spearheading.
It has been one of my most popular episodes.
This week, there will be no new podcast episode or blog post.
Instead as a tribute to my father, I encourage you to take a moment and listen to Episode 14 – The Farmstead Restoration Project.
Even if you are not a usual podcast listener, I really hope you will listen.
This episode is different. It’s a story.
The farmstead was very special to my Dad and I will continue to carry on his legacy and work to restore the heirloom fruit orchard there.
But I will do so with a huge ache in my heart.
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