Tag Archives: Family

Siblings

Posted on December 11, 2018 by

When the promised and much-touted GI Bill of Rights proved logistically inadequate to my college ambitions and my father was opposed and unhelpful to them; I turned in desperation for help from my then grown siblings. I’d done the math … Continue reading →

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Old Uncle Joe

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

I’m 68 years old; grown long in the tooth. That’s just an expression; your teeth don’t actually grow longer as you age, but your gums do recede, making your teeth only appear to be longer; hence the expression. I still … Continue reading →

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Tupperware, The Last Word

Posted on December 28, 2017 by

I haven’t actually attended a Tupperware Party since childhood but I learn by observing. While it’s nice to share cookies and soups and leftovers and such with all your friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers there is a dark side to … Continue reading →

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The Family Business

Posted on December 3, 2016 by

A long time ago, when I still had hope of establishing a career or to at least get a job, I attended what might best be described as a community business exposition. I don’t recall exactly how it was billed … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Gift

Posted on December 26, 2015 by

This morning I told my son I got him a Christmas present but I didn’t want to give it to him because doing so would just spoil the surprise. We argued a bit over this and I continued to adamantly refuse … Continue reading →

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The Mouse Family

Posted on November 4, 2015 by

The Mouse family. That’s how I perceive them. A new couple moved in just recently. They have three little girls. When I sit on the porch not thirty feet away from where the girls are romping I can’t make out … Continue reading →

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The Babysitter

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

  My father worked many years at a factory on the Second Shift. Because of his schedule, when I was awake he was usually asleep. When he was at work or awake and puttering about the house afterwards I was … Continue reading →

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