Author Archives: Samantha Halle
Joelle: On wedding mixes
In honor of mom and dad’s upcoming 25th Wedding Anniversary, I decided to write about something that keeps me close and connected to Daddy to this day – the soundtrack he created for his wedding day, a la cassette tape. Since mom and dad’s wedding was a small one (only 32 guests), instead of having […]
Jon & Lisa: The early days
Mom: On daffodils
When we were all together as a family, your Dad did all the driving. Back then, I was content and thrilled to be a passenger, as your Dad was much better at navigating around town. In fact, in many respects, before GPS navigation was available, I would have been called directionally-challenged. One early spring day, […]
Uncle Stan: On a wolf-whistle whoops
One of Grandma’s favorite memories about daddy shared by Uncle Stan. Jon was about 6-7 months old; crawling fast, but not walking; whistling, but not talking. Grandma Halle was playing with him at our local beach, when she realized that she needed to go potty. She took Jon into the stall with her, and put him down […]
Lauren Carter: On riding in the car with Mr. Halle
My main memory of your dad is his laugh and how Sam and I would pick on him nonstop. Like the time we were driving back from somewhere and had balloons in the car. We kept bouncing around, and I’m sure there’s no way he could see out the back window. I thought it’d be hilarious […]
Sam: On remembering the order of sharps
Daddy grew up both creating and listening to music, and he wanted the same for his children. Once upon a time, when I struggled with Mrs. Stewart’s theory homework, he came up with a handy trick. Mrs. Stewart still uses this to teach students today. Fat Cows, Good Dogs – All Eat Bread.
Morning soundtrack
We used to listen to this in the car each morning on the drive to school or on the way to swim meets.
Dad & Sam, 1992
This photo cracks me up, because it looks as if I’m highly skeptical of daddy’s enthusiasm.
Celebrating Jon 