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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

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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 11:43:00 PM
Hi Kim , Congratulations on a very real and unique take on what life actually is a much deserved win and enjoyed reading .Danny
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Date: 5/21/2024 8:33:00 AM
Thank you, Danny!
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 4:00:00 PM
a delightful poem, Kim. I agree with you...we learn so much from little scraps of our father's wisdom. Grateful you've had the opportunity to get to know your dad better. You must be his pride, his precious daughter. Enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/30/2024 7:46:00 PM
Anything I can do in the wake of Mom’s death. Blessings to you, Sara! Thank you ~ Kim
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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