Tag: parents
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It’s All In The Family

Having just recently returned from Pennsylvania, where I helped my son and daughter-in-law harvest some of their grapes, I was impressed by how their four boys participated in the effort to the best of their ability. The three big boys helped pick for a bit; the youngest scampered around enjoying all the family that was…
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Like Father–Like Us?
With Father’s Day just passed, it’s interesting to recognize how people view it. I used to ask Mom if she had gotten Dad a gift to honor his day. Her response, “No, he’s not my father.” I have a good friend whose dad is unresponsive and indifferent. Celebrating him makes no sense because he doesn’t…
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The New Never Gets Old
He made his entrance in a very planned, very orderly way. Completely different from his most recent cousins. He wasn’t in a hurry. He was a bit upset leaving “home”. Warden Mark Sibben was born Tuesday morning at 7:57 a.m. Caesarean-section. Not an easy one. I watched my daughter and her husband as they…