When I look at this blog, it’s always a bit surprising to see the picture of Dad wearing a hat. Surprising, since that was not part of his typical wardrobe. I don’t think we have a photo of this anywhere – it’s not a sight you’d think to preserve – but what Dad usually wore […]
I realize it’s a little late for a Christmas story, but since I just threw out my tree the other day, I figured I’d go for it…. In our family, we never let our brother forget one particular Christmas—the year he and his wife were newlyweds, as it happened. That year, Reed* showed up on […]
I loved the roundup of holiday comments in the previous “Reader” post – some real classics! Not to play “Can you top this,” but….well, it seems that no matter how crazy people think they’ve had it, our experience with Dad usually can top it. For instance, this comment: (Uncle reluctantly uncorking a third .75 liter […]
These are actual quotes people shared from various family events over the holidays: “Ok, Pop…I think we’ve had enough bigotry for one Christmas.” “Grandma, why don’t you get a wheelchair so we can take you places? ” “You say you’re getting me a milkshake from one of those take-out places?” “I prayed to St. Anthony, but […]
