I was at the gym a couple of nights ago and hadn’t put my headphones in yet, and Do you Realize? by the Flaming Lips came on the speakers. Usually I wouldn’t think of this when hearing this song since I’ve heard it many times over the years, but at that moment it brought me right to the scene in 50 First Dates where Lucy’s dad is driving and she’s in the passenger seat. Do you Realize? comes on the radio and there’s a split second glance of pure love and appreciation between them before their world completely changes and tragedy strikes.  I lost my father a few months ago very unexpectedly. He certainly had a “carpe diem” attitude towards life. He had finally just retired, and had a great deal he was looking forward to. He was always passionately discussing his retirement plans to friends and family. I’ve never met anyone more sociable. He was always tirelessly engaged in the fire department he volunteered at and devotedly customizing his Harleys.  There’s a scene in the movie...