Category Archives: This and That

Ode to a Dad

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Wint

  As much as I would like to say, As a dad this is my day, Let’s look at how all was begun, And how proud I am to be your son.   In my life there was another, He … Continue reading →

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Ode to Dolly

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Wint

Cotton ball, Willie’s playmate, Lizard hunter. Plant destroyer, Possum killer. Man’s best friend, Loyal companion, Zoe will miss you. Soon to be resting in the arms of an angel. Beloved of Lee, Katherine and Allison.

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Allison

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Wint

Ever I look inside to find, Whether I’m OK or lost my mind, As a parent my answer’s found, When I see the pretty face of my Allison.   Allison, so fair and fine, Ringlet curls in the sun shine, … Continue reading →

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Mother’s

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Wint

They are defenders, They are menders, Kind of like your cars fenders, With their love they are senders.   They are cleaners, They are never meaners, They make a lot of beaners, In fights they are inbetweeners.   They are … Continue reading →

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The Long Haired Yellow Dog

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Wint

Riding down the road the other day I found myself thinking that I was lazy listening, and singing, songs.  What I mean by that is singers rarely enunciate well enough, for me at least, to understand what the heck they … Continue reading →

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One job leaves you tired, the other leaves you wanting more …

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Wint

I do only two kinds of jobs 1) Those I like 2) Those I don’t. The first kind of job leaves me feeling competent, exhilarated and wanting to do more.  The second kind of job leaves me feeling sometimes competent, … Continue reading →

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My examined life (redux)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Wint

We jumped in the truck and headed to the pawn shop. My older brother was driving. Some months earlier I had pawned a stereo system and the term on the pawn was due. Rather than let the stereo go I … Continue reading →

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Joyful Exuberance of Youth (Diminishing)

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Wint

For most of my adulthood I have enjoyed an ongoing sense of joyful exuberance.  Perhaps it has been my passion for learning new things that has kept me ever youth-like in my demeanor.  Bottom line … on a timeline from … Continue reading →

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My wife just doesn’t get it …

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Wint

I am concerned that she doesn’t quite get how much I love her and this misunderstanding manifests itself in often subtle ways and not so often in obvious ways.  Nailing down exactly what it is she doesn’t get boils down … Continue reading →

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Finally got to cry today

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Wint

Driving home today I listened to “The Five” on the XM FOX channel and was able to let my emotions catch up and I cried. God please bring comfort to families and friends of the 9-11 victims. Lee Posted from … Continue reading →

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