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| "Different view": junk mail collage and digital. |
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Dad story
Two quick Dad stories.
Dad always said he had the best childhood.
He lived through the depression & was forever frugal.
He never smoked or drank, was strict & beyond thrifty.
I never heard him swear except once, when he was
teaching me to drive & I popped the clutch!
He had wanted a boy, but got me.
He always called me Jack.
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| Father's Day, 1975, Yorba Linda, CA |
Dad had lots of stories & loved telling them.
What was really amazing, he told them word for word ...
with pauses in the same spot every time, for effect.
He loved having a new listener, a new audience.
People always seemed enthralled. We had heard them a lot.
Sometimes he would ask if we had hear this one?
If we said yes, he would say, "well here it comes again."
Sometimes he would ask if we had hear this one?
If we said yes, he would say, "well here it comes again."
Many stories featured his travels, or well known celebrities.
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| Dad @ 80, Kong Kong, 1990 |
This picture, taken on a junk in Hong Kong Harbor.
I don't think I ever saw him happier.
And yes, a lot of stories were told.
• An charming 3-minute video, puppies + cat, here.
• A meaningful 1-1/2 minute video, Oprah on healing, here
• A musical 5-minute video, Oh Happy Day, here.
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| White-crowned Robin |
Smiles for Wednesday ...
4 comments:
I love it when you have glasses on your faces. Great close up! :-)
Thanks, John, I do love glasses!
Different view - it's important to always remember that. And even more important to understand that one's own view needn't be the only and true one. Wonderful collage and theme.
Your dad must have been an extraordinary man. You always speak of him so kindly. That reminds me of my mum who also had only the nicest words about her dad.
Here it's 30° but at least we had some sunshine.
Thanks for another delightful blog, dear Jacki!
Thanks again Elenor, for your kind friendship, it is a treat to hear from you. Different views is a wild one, I am glad that you like it. Stay warm and take care.
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