The death of a parent ignites many different emotions. And also thoughts. There is lots of thinking going on inside my brain right now.... Read More
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… on packing for a trip
Yesterday was a beautiful day. Exactly the type of day that Grampa would have loved to be a part of. And he was. Family... Read More
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… on my missing piece
Every day, twice a day, for three weeks exactly, to the day… I would go to the hospital where Grampa, my Old Yankee Man,... Read More
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… on the homicidal advocate
That’s me. The Homicidal Advocate. Oh, you thought I meant that’s me in the pic right there? No. That’s Grampa right there. Doing a... Read More
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… on flashes of moments
Many of the most emotionally challenging times in my life are, in my mind’s eye, made up of flashes of moments. Sure, when I... Read More
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… on a gift in a storm
Bette Davis was onto something when she said, “Getting old ain’t for sissies.” In addition to struggling to be eighty-six and, well, just being... Read More
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… on a day with a teeny bit of over-perspective
Yep. Fred. Forever grateful for anything with cheese mixed in, and this morning’s breakfast was cheesy eggs. He was a happy, happy dog. Right... Read More
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… on gifts of food
When I was about 18 or 19 years old, I went to live with Granny and Grampa at their small house on Parham Road... Read More
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… on a crooked path toward a creative life
Yesterday afternoon, I was turning into my driveway, and the light was just right. My trusty camera was on the seat next to me.... Read More
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… on a christmas eve visit
This Christmas Eve, I am taking a little break from wrapping and laughing and family and friends. I have a very important little human... Read More
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… on ‘can’t wait to get go-ing’ on the ‘ho ho ho-ing’
This year has been particularly hard. Ya. I know. I can feel your empathy coming through the wi-fi airwaves. Thanks for that. I mean,... Read More
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… on the secret activities of an old yankee man
The other day I came home from a long day of being ‘out’. Ironic for many reasons, not the least of which is the... Read More