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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Aunt Betty

Aunt Betty is Dad's sister. I have rarely brought her up in my blogs. That doesn't mean that with regard to Aunt Betty there is not meat on the bones. She and Dad do not get along. At some point, I will address those issues, which I have saved in lieu of other topics. Anyway, I simply have not... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 18, 2022

Run Away

2001. It was Easter Sunday. I was 15. Ann was 13. Cousin Amanda was six. The three of us wanted to go for a walk around Grandma's neighborhood. Aunt Sandra and Mom, the bosses said no. Grandma, Dad and Uncle Richard, on their own devices, they would have had no problem with it. Ann, Amanda and I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

When Dad Sleeps

Whenever there is family get-together, my father is bound to fall asleep. It's an expected event. If he didn't fall asleep, I would feel something is wrong. Sometimes, he'll ask for a blanket. Other times, he will not. No matter what, I see him in the recliner or on a sofa, his eyes getting heavy.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 11, 2022

Roberts and Tobbins

There were two new teachers during sophomore history lecture. Along with now old stalwarts Mr. Tomlison and Mr. Maxton, we had Mr. Roberts (my sophomore homeroom teacher) and Mr. Tobbins. Mr. Roberts was a decent lecturer. The lecture I remember the most, though, was when kids were acting up, and he... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Jesus, My Son

Dad has had a beard for my entire life. Grandma was not keen on his beard. "When are you going to shave that goddamn beard?" she would say. Dad once told me of a time where he said to you, "You know, Jesus had a beard. He had long hair, too, which I don't." "Jesus wasn't my son," she said.... Sign in to see full entry.

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