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Of Two Minds: Being a Dad
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I want to do the right thing. The most right thing, the thing that takes all possibilities of right, good, success in account. Sunday, June 21, 2015. As long as I can remember, I wanted to be married. I wanted to be a Dad. I remember often "catching" my parents being affectionate. It's not like it's rare. I've amused myself over the years finding similar pictures of me, zeroing in on Jenni. 1906 – 1945. So on Father's Day, I am grateful for my Dad. I am grateful he has been careful and healthy, so he's s...
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Of Two Minds: The Superbowl
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I want to do the right thing. The most right thing, the thing that takes all possibilities of right, good, success in account. Saturday, January 24, 2015. Last Thursday, I heard an advertisement for a local radio station contest. They were giving away a "Superbowl Party" for a listener. It transported me back to last year's superbowl, and what was going on for us then. When I checked him in, they told us that he could have visitors in ten days, on the following Saturday. They wanted all of the patien...
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Of Two Minds: Mother's Day! Mothers Day!
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I want to do the right thing. The most right thing, the thing that takes all possibilities of right, good, success in account. Sunday, May 10, 2015. My Mom with her Sisters Jackie and Candy. My Dad with his Mom (Billie), her Mom (Me-maw), and *her* Mom (Maudie). Mom playing cards with Grandpa Stewart, Uncle Ron, and Dad. Mom, standing behind her Dad (Howard), sitting next to her Mom and two sisters. Mom and Dad in Billie's place, looking very '60s. Mom and Dad. That looks more '70s. 9:09 AM, May 10, 2015.
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Of Two Minds: My Remarks on the Passing of My Son Maxwell
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I want to do the right thing. The most right thing, the thing that takes all possibilities of right, good, success in account. Sunday, August 10, 2014. My Remarks on the Passing of My Son Maxwell. My son, Maxwell Defiance Landbeck, was killed early the morning of July 13, 2014. I’ve written about Max before. This post is my effort to make sense of his death. To find personal context and peace with it, to see the meaning in our loss and grief. In the months prior to that, he struggled with substance abuse.
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Of Two Minds: 01/01/2015 - 02/01/2015
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I want to do the right thing. The most right thing, the thing that takes all possibilities of right, good, success in account. Saturday, January 24, 2015. Last Thursday, I heard an advertisement for a local radio station contest. They were giving away a "Superbowl Party" for a listener. It transported me back to last year's superbowl, and what was going on for us then. When I checked him in, they told us that he could have visitors in ten days, on the following Saturday. They wanted all of the patien...
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Of Two Minds: 05/01/2015 - 06/01/2015
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I want to do the right thing. The most right thing, the thing that takes all possibilities of right, good, success in account. Saturday, May 30, 2015. Camping in May of 2013. I *think* it was May 2013. Our son Maxwell died over ten months ago. As we near that sad anniversary, we are first moving through a season of smaller anniversary mournings. The last time I drove Max to play practice. The last time Max had dinner with us. The last time I heard him sing. The last time he texted me. I remember this hoo...
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Of Two Minds: Every Epic Love Story Chapter Nine; One Week In Maryland
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I want to do the right thing. The most right thing, the thing that takes all possibilities of right, good, success in account. Saturday, May 07, 2011. Every Epic Love Story Chapter Nine; One Week In Maryland. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. And despite my best-laid plan, her visit still started with a disastrous, nearly fatal misunderstanding. Do you remember the old days, when everyone could walk down the concourses and actually wait with folks before they caught their flights? I had a clear view o...
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Of Two Minds: Meeting Mezgeb Feb 24 2013
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I want to do the right thing. The most right thing, the thing that takes all possibilities of right, good, success in account. Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Meeting Mezgeb Feb 24 2013. I can't believe it's been two years since we met Mezgeb! I remember her being shy and pretty. She loves her Mom. And her sisters were used to her, liked her, loved her, too. And food, of course! I had forgotten that Max was with us when we went down. Did we crowd into Grandpa's car with someone in the back? I have a Mustache.
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Of Two Minds: Nostalgia
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I want to do the right thing. The most right thing, the thing that takes all possibilities of right, good, success in account. Saturday, May 30, 2015. Camping in May of 2013. I *think* it was May 2013. Our son Maxwell died over ten months ago. As we near that sad anniversary, we are first moving through a season of smaller anniversary mournings. The last time I drove Max to play practice. The last time Max had dinner with us. The last time I heard him sing. The last time he texted me. I remember this hoo...
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Of Two Minds: 06/01/2015 - 07/01/2015
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I want to do the right thing. The most right thing, the thing that takes all possibilities of right, good, success in account. Sunday, June 21, 2015. As long as I can remember, I wanted to be married. I wanted to be a Dad. I remember often "catching" my parents being affectionate. It's not like it's rare. I've amused myself over the years finding similar pictures of me, zeroing in on Jenni. 1906 – 1945. So on Father's Day, I am grateful for my Dad. I am grateful he has been careful and healthy, so he's s...
