Tag Archives: dads
Dads And Daughters
I can at least comment on daughters and their relationships with their dads and vice a versa as I have four and six granddaughters. Every dad and daughter will have a different relationship qualify but there are certain events and feelings … Continue reading
Dads And Sons
Fathers and boys get to share some special moments together over their lifetimes. Those moments will always bring a smile and warm feeling in the chest when remembered by each of them. They start early and continue to end of … Continue reading
The Old Neighborhood–II
When we moved to Cascade I was about 9, I was starting the third grade. Dad had worked really hard fixing the place up for Mom, working every evening and on the weekends to make the upgrades for her. It … Continue reading
Dads And Go Carts
It seems that virtually everything these days is manufactured for kids. If you remember the old Our Gang Comedies you would see that in that pre-electronic world the kids made lots of their own toys and play things or at least … Continue reading
Vingettes From A Sailor–WWII
My dad served in the Navy Armed Guard during the War. That was the force that was composed of Navy personnel serving on the merchant ships carrying war materiale to Europe and North Africa. These sailors manned the guns … Continue reading
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Road Warrior, My Hero
We all enjoy those campfire stories. When it has become dark and the tall tales spark in the night air, we wonder of the truth behind those yarns. Well, this one is true to the last detail. The only thing … Continue reading
I have a large family by some measures. Six kids, four girls and two of the others. Naturally that led to some interesting and amusing moments at times as they grew up. It also had it absolutely terrifying moments. Each … Continue reading
Life is not a “Do Over”
We have all watched children playing and at some point one of them will ask for a do over because they were disappointed with the outcome. Wouldn’t it be nice if as adults we got to have those “do overs” on … Continue reading
