"His wife slaves away
Cooking for us all the day
When peep says this - yikes"
What is “It’s lovely”?
MGHF
What is “Most gracious heavenly father”?
This is dad’s boss’ boss - the “B” in “FOB”
Who is Bob Herman?
Dad’s closest brother’s middle name
What is “Christopher”?
He taught this in his youth
What is windsurfing?
“He fixes a quote
a verse, a picture, or note
on this appliance"
What is “The refrigerator”?
LYL
What is “love you loads”?
She came to our house with her dentist husband, and brought infamous gifts for a yankee swap
Who is Paris Perret?
Dad’s sibling where most of his book recommendations come from
Who is Maura?
He taught this, but not when he was in his youth
What is “communication”? (will also accept negotiation, public speaking)
“Not a sheep keeper
but a keeper of Excel
this meal is his own"
What is “Finance manager’s pie”?
INTGKT
What is “I need to go kill things”?
This was Chris’ boss when he worked at MGH, and a fellow member of the worship team that mom and dad played with at Grace Presbyterian
Who is Lon Gipe?
A kind of gun, and a nickname for an in-law
What is “AK”?
Dad doesn’t speak this language, but he’s got enough fluency that he once translated one of the most iconic pieces of literature of all time from English into this language
What is Greek?
“The wind drives her on
She dances upon the sea
To sunset we ride”
What is “The Louise Marie”?
TRMOMCI...
What is “This reminds me of my childhood in”?
This muslim former MGH employee was one of dad’s first “work daughters”
Who is Samira?
Dad’s only sibling without a graduate education
Who is Monica?
The place where dad got his MBA
What is Suffolk University?
“Play it with four limbs
the instrument of his rage,
Earning him this name”
What is “Organ daddy”?
PJMIC...
What is “Please join me in congratulating…”?
Dad wrote a letter of recommendation for this philosophy-enthusiast whose now in medical school
Who is Evan Tucker?
This job is held by one of dad’s siblings, and one of dad’s nieces/nephews - but one is technically an in-law, while the other he’s related to by blood
Who are Paul and Katie (lawyers)?
Remember that language he’s pretty fluent in? This is the poem he translated to English
What is The Odyssey?