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Wow. Love this. It also inspired me to re-read your anti-majestic cosmic horseshit because it was your grandfather who walked by you at the canal. It makes a whole lot of sense.

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You could say he eventually got around to my religious education after he passed away. ;)

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Sep 14Liked by Some Guy

Wow, your grandfather has been made real - and admired - to all of us who never knew him. You are an incredible writer, and I hope that some day you feel called to compile your memory-stories and insights on life into a book.

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Somehow I’ve got a block against putting all of this in a book but I’m very glad you liked it!

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Sep 15Liked by Some Guy

Thank you. I recognized you in your writing. You make me smile and even laugh out loud while enjoying your musings. Thank you. I look forward to your future writings.

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Thanks Maureen! I think I’m getting a better and better idea of what I want to do here as I go along.

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Sep 14Liked by Some Guy

This was a brilliant piece -- the best I have read from you and I have read them all. Many thanks.

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Thanks Dr. K! I think I’m finally figuring out my lens for these pieces.

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Sep 14Liked by Some Guy

A great story about a worthy man.

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Thanks Kerry.

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What A Man!

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He was.

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Sep 14Liked by Some Guy

This may be my favorite piece you’ve written.

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Thanks Laura. Mine too.

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Wow... Made me think of my own Grandfather. He taught me how to shoot pool among other things.

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Somehow you need one generation of separation to really focus and learn

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Wow. The best piece of writing I’ve seen all day - and Substack is full of really good writing.

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Thanks Ken!

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God bless you for having a grandfather like the one he had.

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I got very blessed with him and my grandmother both. I would have nothing if it hadn’t been for them.

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Sep 15Liked by Some Guy

This is fantastic story telling. I was drawn right in and loved every minute of it. Thank you!

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Thanks Tracy. Of course the second I pressed publish I could see every typo. I need to clean them all up now.

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My grandfather served in Korea and then worked for bell/att his entire career. Crazy. He died last Christmas. Also I'm not crying, definitely not

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Maybe they were best friends?

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Absolutely beautiful writing and story.

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Gosh I loved this story of your grandfather.

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I found that beautiful. Testimony to a rare role mmodel. Lucky you.

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