Comments on: Happy Birthday, Dad

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:48:31 +0000

Hi Kristin,

What a nice way to say it. Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the yarn link.

By: Kristin T.

Kristin T. — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:52:00 +0000

This is really really lovely. In my mind, it's a story that perfectly defines the concept of "grace." I will never forget when I first heard some stories about my grandmother's difficult childhood during the depression, after her father died. The stories changed the way I understood her, which also affected my understanding of my dad (her son). Having that new perspective into the souls of people you know well is what compassion is all about. It's also a good reminder that the many people we don't know well, also have stories. Kristin T.´s last spectacular blog post..I give you…the rejects

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:27:25 +0000

I feel you, Jamie. I really struggled with my father's post. I sent a rough draft to my sister and she said it sounded like an obituary. I just didn't know how to go about it. My better half suggested I do it in rhyme, that it would come to me. Of course she was right, though the end result was nothing like I expected. Thank you for such an honest, soul bearing post. You are a wonder. Writer Dad´s last spectacular blog post..Pen and Ink

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:09:22 +0000

Matthew, Yeah, me too. It was hard to believe.

Thanks for stopping by and good luck at your poetry slam.

By: Matthew Dryden

Matthew Dryden — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:03:26 +0000

Aww, Jamie! I let a tear go when I read that he held you on his birthday. Matthew Dryden´s last spectacular blog post..Help Me Refine My Poetry

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:14:13 +0000

Thanks Lance. It was a rough one to write, but it needed to be said.

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:43:17 +0000

You have a heart of gold, Jamie... Lance´s last spectacular blog post..Ask…And You Shall Receive