I first met my father late in the summer of 1960. Our final moment together in this life was at his bedside late Friday evening, March 24th, when his heart finally quit beating after a long series of health problems. … Continue reading
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When my father called to tell me that we had lost my little brother Brian in an accidental drowning one fateful day just before his fifth birthday, I was devastated. All alone, I went to my parents’ house and sat … Continue reading
Shortly after my wedding some 30 odd years, seven children, and 8 grandchildren ago, my family faced one our darkest moments when, while on a family trip, we lost my younger brother Brian. What follows here is my father’s recollections … Continue reading
Parents sometime find it convenient to speak in another language to keep their conversations private without having to go, you know, somewhere private. Pity then the poor parents who are monolingual. My parents were in this group. Sure, they each … Continue reading
Well it was at my house. … Continue reading
Football in the park with friends Fabulous table full of yummy stuff and more good friends and family around That turkey tipped the scales at 31lbs. Add in fresh, homemade rolls, creamy whipped potatoes, the stuffing, corn that we froze … Continue reading