Category Archives: family culture

An Uncle like Harold

Posted on September 25, 2013 by fearlessanalyst

Harold passed away yesterday morning, which I’d been anticipating for a few years.  But it still seems unfair – as if certain people should live forever. My earliest memory of him goes back to the summer I turned 13.  He’d … Continue reading →

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Moms + family cultures

Posted on May 12, 2013 by fearlessanalyst

This being Mother’s Day, I posted a photo of my Mom on Facebook.  I found myself remembering mothers I once knew.  Of course, we’re talking about the Father-Knows-Best/Ozzie-and-Harriet era, when moms were always there for you, always had wise answers … Continue reading →

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