dads and daughters
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Little Moments…Big Smiles
Husband Paul and I have been together a long time…into our fourth decade. He likes to keep a low profile and although I mention him from time to time here in blogging-land, he’s not one for limelight or recognition. He’s a man of quiet talents. My Mr. Fix-it who detours into his thoughts – solving Continue reading
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Fresh Peeps & Pink Parasols
It’s finally Spring-like around here! I can’t resist sharing my all-time favorite post about my dad, our daughter Delaney, and Easter peeps. With a little Mary Poppins thrown in for good measure. This piece was originally posted on the Heart of the Matter in 2023. Enjoy…whether you celebrate Easter or celebrate love…or both. I’m sending Continue reading
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ICYMI-Monday: Comfort in My Hands
Yes…this is a rewind post, brought to you by a dream. Last night my dad appeared in a goofy romp of an overnight, subconscious interlude where he wore his favorite swim trunks, preparing to dive into his pool, whilst wearing the most unlikely garment up top: the sweater his beloved sister knitted for him, decades Continue reading
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Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – Dads & Daughters
I love the interest readers have about my dad’s story. It’s one of the themes in my book, the ‘special survival bonds between dads and daughters’ and this week I’m sharing more about my dad. As Sue’s spouse, my dad had his hands full. Mix in a successful career and complexities with his own extended Continue reading
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Hello, Dad!
My dad passed away just a few days before Father’s Day in 1997, after we’d just been on vacation with him. I share more in my Heart of the Matter post today – about remembering my wonderful papa on Father’s Day…and every day…but here? I’m letting the photos tell the story, especially a couple of Continue reading
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Holding the Universe Together
Can you think of the most cherished compliment you’ve ever received? Mine was from a cousin who studied literature and was knowledgeable and wise and had a way of delivering confidence when I needed it the most. Knowing that he saw much of the madness during my growing up years and was willing to lean Continue reading
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Gratitude & Goodness
I love this prayer, courtesy of Emerson. Holidays, especially Easter, bring memories of my dad forward in distinct detail. I cannot believe he’s been gone for nearly twenty-six years because I feel his presence every day. He taught me lessons in gratitude that are daily refrains in my life. Despite experiencing unfathomable losses and tragedies, Continue reading
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Don’t Call Him a Lazy-Boy
He was only checking for “light leaks”… Continue reading
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Blogging Buds: Writing About Fathers
Keeping the loved ones close…in our memories. Continue reading
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Vicki Needed to Vent 😊
I feel so much better now… Continue reading
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Books That Inspire…Instill Hope
Dads…Daughters…Love Continue reading
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Every Picture Tells a Story
Hey mom…life is pretty good… Continue reading
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Comfort…In My Hands
I know it just looks like a sweater, but it’s so much more… Continue reading
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Loving Lessons from My Papa
Silly and smart…he called me “Agnes Gooch”… Continue reading
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Mountain Magic
Unexpected glimpses and glimmers of love… Continue reading
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He Wore Pink…
Silly Sunday smiles…from my papa to you… Continue reading
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Good Morning, World!
Greeting the day, my papa’s way – with a reminder: Stay close to the people who feel like sunshine! Continue reading
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No Words Needed
His expression spoke volumes… Continue reading
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Verbal Guard Rail: Thanks, Dad!
Wisdom in wee morsels from my papa… Continue reading
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Hot Pipes & Guacamole
Popping in from the hereafter…my dad provided a dose of humor in a spicy guacamole moment. Continue reading
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White Shirt, Helping Heart
Sweet memories of my dad…his love of white shirts and helping others. Continue reading
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