The Right Side Of The Road: Some of Dad's Life Instructions ~ By Lori (DeMartin) MacKenzie, written September 2014

Which is the right side of the road? Is there really a right and a wrong? Show me Daddy, I don't understand Help me to bike along What is the right way to ring the register? How do I count change back? I build my confidence by watching you. With these things, you have a knack. What is the right way to turn around? Why is it called a three-point turn? What would I do without you Daddy? How would I ever learn? What is the right time to check the oil? How do I change it too? Thank you for all your help Daddy, Without you I'd have no clue. What is the right time to move away? When am I ready to leave? You never hesitated to encourage my plans You even helped me to believe. What is the right way to plan my day? How do I know what to do when? I know. I'll make a list like you I'll get me some paper and a pen What is the right major and job for me? What should I do for work? Do your job even when you don't want to It's a responsibility you cannot shirk What is the right way to handle money? How do I keep it straight? Buy what you can afford and nothing more. Pay on time and never be late. Who is the right man for me to marry? What if I make a mistake? There are not many out there like you Dad I discovered that once a little too late What is the right way to deal with loss? Why did you hate my tears? You didn't want to see me sad I didn't know for all of those years Now I know the right side of the road What you've shown me, Daddy, I apply Work hard and plan, be honest and cautious and it turns out, it's ok to cry