Final Days 2-20-02, 9:00 Am

Pop watched some of the Olympics with me last night. It was the first time he had watched television in over two months. He wasn’t refined enough to appreciate the figure skating, However, liked the speed skating quite a bit. He said it was more like track and he liked the Summer Olympics more than the Winter. He asked me for a shave and I obliged. In the past this was always by my suggestion. He’s been having quite a few visitors and I think he wants to try to be presentable. Mom says he embarrasses her when they have company. He can’t always hear what’s going on in the other room and calls for her. “Ruth Ellen, get your ass in here!” is not the proper way to call for my mother. Ralph E. has already cleaned his plow about that once before. I’m not sure how much he’s really aware he’s doing that sort of thing. I’m sure he’s lonely and stir crazy and just wants her company most of the time. Maybe that helps keep his mind off what’s happening. I’ll call if there’s a change. Love You Both, DAD
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Mehta Avatar
March 29, 2014 at 5:46 AM
Well constructed and penned poem. Congrats on a fine win, ray
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March 29, 2014 at 1:19 AM
Hello Ray, Congratulations! Thank you for the support. Enjoy my latest blog if you like. It's called "Lunatics On The Loose." Stay tuned, I'll have a new contest coming up in a few days. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Hunter Avatar
March 18, 2014 at 2:48 PM
Makes me think I'm reading a novel....moving on to the next
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