LIFE-with Dad

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My father's dad died when he was but an early adult. He never had the opportunity to hear the perspective and wisdom of his dad. I, on the other hand, have had the opportunity to get to know my dad much better, since Mom died. I have found him to be caring and compassionate. He is a man of great gratitude for his family. I am proud and happy to call him my father. 

I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers
teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us.
We are formed by little scraps of wisdom.

Umberto Eco, Foucoult’s Pendulum

LIFE

Living on road, once a week.
Inhabiting Dad’s kitchen.
Food for two with leftovers.
Every subject chewed o’er

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 5/25/2024 6:01:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Such a heart felt poem in 4 lines
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/26/2024 7:11:00 AM
Thank you, Karen!
Date: 5/24/2024 7:41:00 AM
food for thought indeed Kim:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/24/2024 8:08:00 AM
Thank you, Jan :)
Date: 5/23/2024 3:36:00 PM
Congratulations on your top podium finish, Kim!! Love your originality and the opportunity to 'chew' between the lines. ~ Regards // paul
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/23/2024 3:45:00 PM
Thank you, dear Paul!
Date: 5/23/2024 11:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, Kim! The quote above by Umberto, we can all resonate with. I feel the same way about the searing potency of your words. WOw!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/23/2024 3:45:00 PM
Oh…thank you for both! Means so much!
Date: 5/22/2024 11:22:00 PM
I thought this was a great poem, saying so much in just four lines. Well done on your deserved win :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/23/2024 6:16:00 AM
Thank you, Martin!
Date: 5/22/2024 3:39:00 PM
Lots of food for thought Kim, especially in those leftover bits, congratulations on your deep searching and deserving win, cheers David
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/22/2024 3:51:00 PM
Thank you, David!
Date: 5/22/2024 11:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/22/2024 2:27:00 PM
Thank you, David!
Date: 5/21/2024 1:15:00 PM
Genius Kim! Congratulations! :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2024 2:13:00 PM
Thank you, Linda! :)
Date: 5/21/2024 2:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your top win
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2024 8:33:00 AM
Thank you, Terry!
Date: 5/20/2024 9:22:00 PM
Big Congrats to win Top.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2024 8:33:00 AM
Thanks, Anisha!
Date: 5/20/2024 8:32:00 PM
Congrats on 1st place out of 61 entries! Yours was the most imaginative take on the challenge, and so relatable. I instantly was at that dinner table, chewing my dinner with my own dad. That is the real stuff of life. Well done!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2024 8:31:00 AM
Thank you, Matt! I am so honored! I have sent a copy of my win to my Dad. Hope he enjoys. Thought about waiting until Father’s day but I am not that patient..lol.
Date: 5/20/2024 8:06:00 PM
Congrats on your win. You and your father have a special place in my heart. Victor
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2024 8:15:00 PM
Thank you, Victor! and you in mine…always will remember your kindness and tell my Dad often. Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 5/20/2024 7:51:00 PM
Accentuate the positives, articulates the dreams--beautiful Kim! Cheers and sweet Aloha, my friend, William.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2024 7:59:00 PM
Thank you, William! :)
Date: 5/20/2024 6:50:00 PM
Congratulations, Dear Kim, on your top win with this precious Acrostic poem. A great deal of my life was shaped by spending time with my father. In a man's world, he preferred to focus on his daughter rather than his three sons. I very much miss my father.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2024 7:57:00 PM
That is nice that you had a close relationship with your dad. Thank you, Mala!
Date: 5/5/2024 5:49:00 AM
We learn the first lessons of life from our parents. In your case as your mother died early, you got all lessons of life and wisdom from your father. How happy he must be in Heaven if he could read what you wrote for him. I believe, he must be very proud of his dear daughter.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/5/2024 5:51:00 AM
My Dad is alive. His dad passed away early. Maybe I’ll share this with him.
Date: 4/30/2024 3:38:00 PM
Yes indeed! And we treasure their wisdom as we traverse through life. A poem from the heart, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/30/2024 7:45:00 PM
Thank you, Vijay! <3
Date: 4/30/2024 1:09:00 PM
this is just wonderful and i enjoy seeing your picture. You look awesome!!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/30/2024 2:09:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea! A nice thing to say :)
Date: 4/30/2024 10:05:00 AM
Interesting, I do not have the time now, but will read on that book...if you're recommending it, I am sure it's great. <3
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/30/2024 10:37:00 AM
Found a quote but haven’t read the book. Regardless, I enjoyed his quote.
Date: 4/30/2024 9:54:00 AM
- Fathers are not always easy to get under the skin of... even though I grew up with my father (and mother) I didn't get to know him until after my mother's death :) - Great poem, Kim :) - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/30/2024 10:40:00 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise! Hugs ~ Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/30/2024 10:38:00 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise! Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 4/30/2024 8:42:00 AM
Short and sweet. Always in my thoughts.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/30/2024 9:34:00 AM
Thank you so much! I have told my Dad about you often.
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