4.30.2007

A Quick Comment...

The oldest advice on writing is probably the phrase, "write what you know." For the last couple of sittings, I'm realizing what good advice that is. The words have seemed to fly easily off of my fingertips for the last couple of entries. I decided to leave my thoughts in a rougher form without too much polishing or editing so that my writing remains raw and true. I hope you appreciate this. There may even be a typo or two for you to call me on.

Disclaimer: I'm a little embarrassed writing about the deplorable conditions my dad was living in toward the end of his life. I wish, to no end, that things could have been different between us for the past several years. I was really hoping to be back in contact with him and share my life with him. Stephanie and I have been so blessed by our son, Elliott, joining the world with us. I would have really liked to have shared that with my dad. It's not a story that was fun to tell, but sometimes that's just how it is. I can make no apologies for the content, in fact, I probably showed a little restraint to try to preserve a shred of dignity.

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