I paused before exiting the guest bedroom. It was still new to me, since we had moved only a little over a month prior. But the walk-in closet beckoned me to open it, reminding me that I had thrust every photo album, film negative, loose picture, and scrapbook on the shelves in desperation to get the room uncluttered and somewhat […]
memories
How We Measure Success
My father came to our house for a visit a few weekends ago, which he typically does two or three times a year. He loves to see his grandsons and we talk to him every week by phone, but it is sometimes difficult for him to travel from his Florida home to Atlanta. I have occasionally written about my dad […]
Teaching Kids What Matters – 10 Practical Lessons
Our family recently enjoyed a weekend visit from my 73 year old father. This has been a tough few years for all of us, especially my father, as my mother passed away in 2010 after a long illness. My parents were married for nearly half a century, a rare thing these days. My mother was his best friend, partner and […]
Lean on your Father
I was headed for a couple of the most stressful weeks I’ve had in a long, long, time and wondered how in the world I’d manage to work my way through them. Things were coming at me from every angle, and while I’m usually invigorated by a challenge, this time I found myself ready to crumble. My spiritual director of […]
No More “Kodak Moments”
I suppose I’m dating myself by admitting that I actually used to enjoy the Kodak commercials on prime time television. They haven’t been around in quite a while. Do you remember them? Some family or group of friends would be having a great time together, doing something either adventurous or warm and fuzzy like a ski trip or a family […]