You share with MG birthdays and inimitable writing styles. Your lovely father. Hallmark holiday, yes, but a worthy day if you skip the card and use the day for memories as you have done.
I like the roundup of advice: His father said, “There have always been good jobs in Boston,” “Never forget your French, because it would break your mother’s heart,” “One of these days you’re going to have to cut your hair,” “Marry a Catholic, but not just any Catholic,” “With a name like Raymond Joseph Driscoll you can go anywhere in the world,” “That autograph album of mine is worth a fortune. Hang onto it. It will always get you out of a tight spot.” — From Cloud to Cloud
Wonderful to read about your dad! How bout this from An Unmarried Man’s Summer (thanks for the gift Bill!) ‘If your life isn’t exactly the way you want it by the time you are forty-five,’ said Walter’s father, whom he admired, ‘not much point in continuing. You might as well hang yourself.’ Oh Mavis :)
Thank you for sharing the story of Stan’s passing, Bill. Sending love for the space that remains after a father’s death - and the potent way that memory fills it. Thinking today of my Dad, whose name was...Bill!
You share with MG birthdays and inimitable writing styles. Your lovely father. Hallmark holiday, yes, but a worthy day if you skip the card and use the day for memories as you have done.
I like the roundup of advice: His father said, “There have always been good jobs in Boston,” “Never forget your French, because it would break your mother’s heart,” “One of these days you’re going to have to cut your hair,” “Marry a Catholic, but not just any Catholic,” “With a name like Raymond Joseph Driscoll you can go anywhere in the world,” “That autograph album of mine is worth a fortune. Hang onto it. It will always get you out of a tight spot.” — From Cloud to Cloud
We share similar experiences regarding our fathers' final days. I appreciate how you phrased this prologue, both objective and heartfelt.
Wonderful to read about your dad! How bout this from An Unmarried Man’s Summer (thanks for the gift Bill!) ‘If your life isn’t exactly the way you want it by the time you are forty-five,’ said Walter’s father, whom he admired, ‘not much point in continuing. You might as well hang yourself.’ Oh Mavis :)
Thank you for sharing the story of Stan’s passing, Bill. Sending love for the space that remains after a father’s death - and the potent way that memory fills it. Thinking today of my Dad, whose name was...Bill!
Very moving. You take after your dad. Those last days and weeks are so precious.