Tag Archives: love

The Wedding

Posted on October 31, 2011 by pathfinder

I have a friend who reminds me of the Meg Ryan‘s character in “When Harry Met Sally.”  Every time I have ever dined with her at any restaurant she is the last to order because she has a difficult time … Continue reading →

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Wedding Daze

Posted on October 27, 2011 by pathfinder

The wedding.  The wedding is day after tomorrow.  The dining room is full of “stuff”. The bride is busy with seating arrangements at the wedding and place cards.  I have been working on getting our hot tub up and operational … Continue reading →

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With a little help from our friends. . .

Posted on October 25, 2011 by pathfinder

There is a wedding this weekend.  Our daughter and her fiance are getting married on Saturday.  There will be about 125 people in attendance.   We are hoping for good weather.  The forecast says it might be a little on … Continue reading →

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The Philosophy of Life

Posted on October 24, 2011 by pathfinder

My son received his PhD posthumously.  He studied Philosophy.  More than one adult rolled their eyes and looked at us with sympathy when he was an undergraduate.  “What will he do with that degree?” they asked as politely as possible. … Continue reading →

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Ashes to ashes and dogs to dogs

Posted on October 22, 2011 by pathfinder

I like dogs.  Growing up we had dogs.  Cats were nice when they want to be, but my mother disliked them.  If she visited a house where cats lived she would never eat any food prepared there for fear of … Continue reading →

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A Season of Change

Posted on October 20, 2011 by pathfinder

It rained all day yesterday and now the wind is blowing.  The gusts pick up leaves and twigs and fling them at the house.  I have yet to turn on the heat.  I suppose I should.  I am amazed when … Continue reading →

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Mice,rats and life

Posted on October 19, 2011 by pathfinder

Barring weather and unforeseen events the wedding happens next weekend.  My daughter sounds a bit tired.  It is hard to maintain the level of excitement that I know she feels when she still has to go to work and  clean … Continue reading →

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The Path We Travel

Posted on October 18, 2011 by pathfinder

I did not post what I wrote yesterday.  It was more suitable for use as an anchor.  It was one of those break-down days. Today, in light of that I decided to provide a list of what I have learned … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Showers

Posted on October 16, 2011 by pathfinder

Life is exhausting for us in the most unexpected ways.  My daughter is in town for a shower in honor of her upcoming wedding.  She is almost giddy with excitement over the upcoming event.   The shower occurred on Saturday … Continue reading →

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the quilt

Posted on October 14, 2011 by pathfinder

The days are beginning to resemble a patchwork quilt, stitched together loosely here and tightly there.   There are bright days and dark days, tears that begin in sorrow and end in laughter and the shake of a head.  Words … Continue reading →

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