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Blogging Buds: Writing About Fathers

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My friend, Brian from “Writing from the Heart with Brian” wrote about his dad’s love of flannel shirts.  I loved that piece – and it became a podcast, dropped this morning and available on your favorite platform – Apple, Amazon, Spotify and Pocket Casts, or listen by following this link:  Episode 5:  Fathers, Sons & Flannel to listen on Anchor.

I don’t think I’ve met a blogging bud yet who chose to write about memories of his father, according to an apparel item – a shirt! My own papa had a fondness for crisp, white button-downs and when I wrote about him a few months ago, the story began…with a shirt.  Magic!

Maybe you’re into apparel stories? 😉 Maybe a podcast full of heart string moments is pulling you in?  Either way, I think you’ll enjoy my conversation with Brian.  Remembering those we’ve lost in endearing ways gives my life meaning…Brian’s too.  Hop over to Heart of the Matter to read more…and take a listen. 

Vicki ❤

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Hi — I’m Vicki and I’m a big believer in the power of connection – taking time to share what matters most. I love pondering…thinking about work, family and home life and I enjoy blogging about all of it. Cheers!

24 responses to “Blogging Buds: Writing About Fathers”

  1. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    My father was a character in all ways, but as for his sartorial choices I think of him wearing a Stetson hat… in a small town in the midwest… when only cowboys out west wore them. 🙄

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh…tell me you’ve written about this…your dad, the hat, the Midwest. Sounds like fun! 😉

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      1. Ally Bean Avatar
        Ally Bean

        No posts about his hat. Sorry

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Bummer! Are you taking requests?!? 😉

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          1. Ally Bean Avatar
            Ally Bean

            My father was a genius, literally. Writing about him is complicated. And I prefer simple.

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            1. Victoria Avatar
              Victoria

              Understood…😘

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            2. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
              WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

              Oh I get complicated Ally. It definitely takes lots of effort. I totally get simple. Ha, ha.

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  2. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    Love this synergy between you two – both in the posts and in the great podcast conversation!!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      😉😉😉 thx for being the podcast mastermind, Wynne! 😉😉😉

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      1. Wynne Leon Avatar
        Wynne Leon

        that kind of sounds like I’m a Bond villain… 🙂

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Well, now. That puts a fun spin on things! You’ll need a tagline! I’m not much of a Bond aficionado…all I’ve got is “shaken not stirred”? We can do better! 🤪

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          1. Wynne Leon Avatar
            Wynne Leon

            Ha, ha, ha. I’m going to have to watch more Bond movies because I don’t have anything either… 🙂

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            1. Victoria Avatar
              Victoria

              😉😉😉

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            2. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
              WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

              Hmm, I have to put my Ian Flemming writer hat (the guy behind Bond) . . . how about this? The Heart of the Matter Mastermind controlling hearts and minds across the globe. Or a writer and podcaster, but really the mastermind of the Heart of the Matter takeover of the universe. Okay, now you’re seeing my creativity run amok. Anyway, you’re the leader behind all of this, Wynne! Ha, ha. Thanks both of you.

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              1. Victoria Avatar
                Victoria

                …”controlling hearts and minds across the globe…” Sinister do-gooder?! 🤪 You are too funny! 😉

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                1. Wynne Leon Avatar
                  Wynne Leon

                  🙂 ❤ ❤

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              2. Wynne Leon Avatar
                Wynne Leon

                Ha, ha, ha – pretty good, Brian!

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  3. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
    WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

    Oh thank you Vicki. Loved doing the podcast. Thanks for making it fun, it was a blast. Thank too for generally making me look smarter than I really am! Ha, ha.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh goodness…you bring all the good stuff on your own! 😉

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  4. ParentingIsFunny Avatar
    ParentingIsFunny

    A flannel shirt is definitely how I’d define my dad in a piece of clothing too. 🙂

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Ah…love that! cozy, for sure!

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  5. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    I loved the story Brian wrote!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I know…isn’t it great? xo to you, Bella! 😘😘😘

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      1. Belladonna Avatar
        Belladonna

        Yessss!

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