June 21st, 2026 I became a father in 1994. Memories of being “dad” started to accumulate. Some were good and some not so good. I was scolded for not being excited enough when my first son was conceived. I spent a long evening in an emergency room waiting area after being told there was likelyContinue reading “A Father’s Memories”
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Fathers
Sunday, June 15th, 2025 In February of 1998, I went to a party. The party was for my father, who was 70 years old. It wasn’t the normal birthday party we would celebrate at my parent’s home. Those were normally just with our own family with my mother and we four children. This party wasContinue reading “Fathers”
Winter Visit
Thursday, February 6th, 2025 I returned 2 days ago from my winter visit to Michigan. There I spent a couple of days with my son and his girlfriend and her 2 children. I also spent a few days with my friends. I have 2 very good friends that are sisters. They are immigrants from IndiaContinue reading “Winter Visit”
A Holiday
December 24th, 2024 Today is my 68th Christmas Eve. I am camped out in the Sonoran Desert of southwest Arizona. It is warm here. My relatives and friends are elsewhere, so I am alone again this year for the holiday. Last year, I was in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota with my mother and sister. That wasContinue reading “A Holiday”
Opinions on Father’s Day, 2024
June 15th, 2024 Posted 1 day ahead, as I will be traveling tomorrow. “Daddy can you pick me up? Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment. One day you will set them down and never realize it was the last time, until it becomes a memory.” Dr. Suess I really did notContinue reading “Opinions on Father’s Day, 2024”
Starting All Over 