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Category Archives: Family
Golden Leaves – Part 2
In a November 13 blog post, I wrote a haiku about a tree, filled with golden leaves. It reminded me of my father: A tree in autumnGold leaves sashay in the breezeWinter harbinger If the tree reminded me of my … Continue reading
Golden Leaves
Yesterday, I wrote a haiku with my father in mind. A tree in autumnGold leaves sashay in the breezeWinter harbinger I pass this majestic tree every day as I walk in a park near my home, and through each season, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, love, memories, Uncategorized
Tagged Air Force, autumn, cancer, Father, haiku, Jaguar, Lettermen, memories, prostate cancer
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Escaping the Doldrums
I have to admit, weekends aren’t what they used to be. In the past, they were something to look forward to–outings with family or friends, movies, shopping . . . without a mask. But mostly, we looked forward to family … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life, love, Uncategorized
Tagged Cedar Hill State Park, doldrums, grandchildren, haiku, nature, Writing
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The Ineffability of a Hug
BEHIND THE SCENES: SETTING: This morning, 6:30. Jan is sitting at her computer. Steve walks in with a cup of coffee. STEVE: Are you going to walk this morning? JAN: No, I’m going to work on a blog. STEVE (Happy … Continue reading
The “Both/And” of Saying Goodbye
“Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.” ~ Kahlil Gibran A few weeks ago, on the last day of a memory-filled vacation to Florida, we learned that my son, Adam, got … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life, love, nostalgia
Tagged Family, grandchildren, grandparents, loss, love
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