Working To Be More Like Dad-Jaybeau

This was my Dad, on his horse, Chief O'Keefe. It was around 1955.

As a kid, growing up with this guy was like having a real cowboy in our house. He was an outdoors man, that could ride horses, fish, drive trucks and boats. He was the toughest, yet most gentle man, I knew. While I thought I was his favorite, in later years I found out my brothers and sister felt the same about THEM. Ask my cousins. They thought THEY were his favorite. He had this uncanny ability to create a special, unique relationship with EVERYONE, especially his wife, my Mom. (I think SHE was HIS favorite.)

Dad sold his horse right before he married my Mom, so he could be there for his new family. But, he would take me to visit Chief when I was very young.

For our third anniversary, my amazing wife Heidi gave me the best surprise gift: horseback riding at The Cornerstone Ranch in Princeton as a reminder of my hero. She even brought my Dad's original cowboy hat for the photo. How lucky am I?

The folks at Cornerstone Ranch are amazing! If you want a wonderful day in nature with these beautiful animals, I recommend you try it.

Take a look at our great day.

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Jaybeau JonesWriter

Jaybeau Jones’s radio career has brought him from New York City’s #1 station Z-100 and America’s Top 40 to WROR! Currently, JayBeau’s distinctive voice can be heard not only on WROR but also on Sirius XM’s 70’s Channel and on Dunkin Donut’s in-store radio. Jaybeau’s other life is his writing. In 2012 he launched “Heroes Mentors and Friends” a book about well-being and positive thinking. Jaybeau lives in the area and has two grown children, Jordan and Matthew. Jaybeau loves spending time in nature and spending every second with his wife Heidi and the kids. Jaybeau likes to write about pop culture, music, and personal growth. Jaybeau also loves to write his own backyard in Boston.