Category Archives: Family

Red clay

We took a brief tour around the area where the old family farm was located. As I child, I remember driving out to see the farm on rutted old farm roads between old fence lines. The red clay was dotted … Continue reading

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Singing at my uncle’s funeral

I sang Amazing Grace at my uncle Gordon’s funeral this morning. It was both harder and easier than I expected. Harder because the whole day was hard. My uncle died entirely too young after a simple outpatient medical test went … Continue reading

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The TSA Confiscated one of my Christmas Presents

That’s right.  The TSA confiscated one of my Christmas presents on Christmas Day. I packed some Christmas presents and carried the rest in a small carry-on bag.  It never once occurred to me that the silly “Fashion Magic Eight Ball” … Continue reading

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Dad needs an iPad

My father is in his seventies and has spent little time on computers.  When he was a banker, he did spreadsheets the old-fashioned way. On paper with a pencil. II have to admit it shocked me when I saw him … Continue reading

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