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In the End . . . .
I know that Mary Poppins suggested we “start at the very beginning,” and I agree with her “that’s a very good place to start.” However, I am captivated today with a phrase I heard in a meeting with several men … Continue reading →
Posted in Aging Parents, Family History, Fathers, Stories, Uncategorized
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Tagged impression, legacy, Mary Poppins, ripples, the end
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The Cane in the Corner
There is a walking cane that sits in the corner of one of the rooms in our house; it belonged to my mother. She used it up until her back surgery and recovery last year. After that, she was confined … Continue reading →
Posted in Aging Parents, Assisted Living, Family History, Fathers, Nursing Homes, Stories, Uncategorized
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Tagged back surgery, compassion, father-in-law, Fritz handle, gift, goodwill, grandmother, in-laws, inlaws, kindness, legacy, love, memories, museum, Norman Rockwell, Ohio, peace lily, physical therapy, posterity, preserve, PT, purpose, recovery, Singer sewing machine, time, walker, walking cane
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My Father’s Tools
My father was a crafstman with wood. He could build furniture, build a house, take some pieces of wood and shape them into a 3-inch tall replica of a rockingchair with splayed legs pegged into the seat (just like the full-size ones we sit … Continue reading →
Posted in Aging Parents, Family History, Fathers, Stories, Uncategorized
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Tagged approval, baseboard, courage, craftsman, father, grandfather, imperfect, legacy, miter box, persevere, pliable, presence, saw, stowaway, Sweden, tools, Tucson, woodworking
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The Lost Story 