Memoir

May 6, 2014

Don Bruns

My father, about whom I have written extensively here, died last week. He was 92. He died in his bed peacefully. No machines, no tubes, no wires. I was with him and was able to tell him one last time that I was proud of him and that I loved him. He went out like Continue reading

Death, Family, Life, Memoir

Dad, death, Family, Memoir

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Things Loved

I walked my woods a last time. Continue reading

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February 15, 2013

On My Mind

A few odds & ends, things I’ve been contemplating recently: I read about 50 books a year. I am 57. Let’s say I live another 30 years. That’s: 30 x 50 = 1500. Fifteen hundred books in front of me, given the assumptions. That’s a focus I need to get my head around. * * Continue reading

Books, Life, Memoir, Reading, The Examined Life

Memoir, Memory, Reading, Travel, Zen

February 7, 2013

Thursday Theme day is Postponed.

We turn to the side, trim and expectant, taking high measure of our appearance, only to realize years later what the fool we must have looked. Continue reading

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Memoir, Writing

June 13, 2012