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fathers, and what a grandson can remind us
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Britton Gildersleeve
This is the way I always remember my father. He was much younger than I am now — 20 years or so. Today is his birthday: he would be 99, were he still with us. Although (of course) he is, for his four daughters. Whenever we get together, old stories join us. Sometimes even new…
The sting of snow and the warmth of hearts
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Britton Gildersleeve
Snow doesn’t bother me. As long as I don’t have to drive in it…! In fact, I quite like it. So knowing that there was going to be snow while I’m visiting my beloved niece in Boston, I came prepared. I thought… I brought face scarves (which I forgot to wear today!), an ear/headband, gloves,…
the heart of the family
By
Britton Gildersleeve
Today my niece, nephew, & my delightfully vocal grand-niece came over. I’d made chowder & skillet cornbread, and my husband had railroad ties to go. It was a good plan: I got to coo over all three ‘kids’! Little makes me as happy as babies and family. And when I have both in one room — my…
after Christmas (time, research, and priorities)
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Britton Gildersleeve
In the aftermath of Christmas, I have time to appreciate. The hectic nature of a blended family Christmas — two family dinners, juggling move-ins & move-outs, coordinating presents for the shared grandson, not to mention travel & the ubiquitous winter viruses — means that Christmas is almost a blur. Certainly there are moments my grandson…
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