My favorite photograph of Dad is one taken
At the Los Angeles Zoo
It was a warm summer day and we took a break
After queueing up to see the pandas loaned
To the zoo by the government of China

Dad is dressed comfortably in slacks
And a loose fitting pointed collar 
Short sleeve shirt
He is perched casually on a large stone
Looking into the camera

I spent several weeks with Dad during that summer
I followed him as he went about his daily routine
(We both appreciated having a schedule)
Morning coffee, newspaper
Listening to the radio (He bought me my first radio when I was 13)

Lunch time was at the Golden Dragon restaurant in Chinatown
We met with friends, drank tea, and sampled dim sum
Then it was onto his friend who had a hair salon
(She cut his hair when needed)
I listened as they chatted in Cantonese

Afterwards he'd cross the street to where his
Life time association - Ying On - had their headquarters
It was a smoke-filled gathering place filled with
Cantonese friends, watching TV, laughing, and playing
Cards, mahjong, and other card games

Toward dinner time a local chef came to the club
And put together a three-course Cantonese meal
For which members paid $2 or $3
Dad got his meal free because of his age
And long-time membership

I learned Dad was a Los Angeles Dodger fan
And learned all about them more than I ever knew
I wanted to know but it was fascinating as he
Could relate statistics, talk about the players
And listened to Vince Scully call the game

I know there was a lot more to Dad
But I was too shy to ask and he never offered
To tell me his story
But that summer I certainly enjoyed
Being with him

I miss him still