How Will You Measure Your Life?- Quote of the Day and "Something Extra"

Published: Wed, 08/14/19

Hi ,

It's Wednesday,

August 14, 2019

Quote:
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
--- Author Unknown

This Week's"Something Extra"

Keep Your Memories Close

Pops - A Story About My Dad
By Susan Nuernberg

I was asked to tell a few stories about my Dad. Sitting here wondering what to write, your life starts flashing back like a Kodak film commercial. Song stuck in my head: "Memories, light the corners of my mind; misty watercolor memories of the way we were. Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind; smiles we give to one another for the way we were.

Where do I begin?

Flashes of my father, crew cut, white shirt, skinny black tie, drinking bottles of warm Old Milwaukee beer (since my grandparents never put it anywhere but the back porch), and arguing politics around my grandparents kitchen table. I'm standing next to him, arm around me, a kiss, and a sip of beer. I go on my way. I forgot to mention, big fat stinky cigar in his mouth.

Moments continue to crash my mind as I remember an afternoon sitting on the back steps outside in the summer sun, eating crab legs with my Dad, brother, and sister. Laughing in the car, a long time ago in Nashville, TN, we ended up on a new freeway not open for traffic, and couldn't get off because the ramps weren't open either; we teased him about that forever. I reflect how he held my hand, as tight as he could, on my first roller coaster ride; maybe he was more scared that I was going to fly out than I was. I remember that he never called me Susan, just "Charlie Brown".

My mind spins with memories of a time when as a family, we stepped up and helped one another.

I think this is a really awesome story, reminding me of many memories of my Dad too. Be sure to read the rest of the story: Pops - A Story About My Dad

Have a memorable day and take care!

Love and blessings,
Marlene

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