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Roast Beef Dinner, My Fourth Grade Teacher, and Pumpkin Ice Cream

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Tonight Steve and I went to the Riverside Congregational Church's annual Roast Beef Dinner. It's named for my brother-in-law's late father, Bob Olson. We arrived after the serving had begun and walked into Bristol Hall. Five long rows of tables end to end, lined with white plastic table cloths and chairs running down either side. The … Continue reading Roast Beef Dinner, My Fourth Grade Teacher, and Pumpkin Ice Cream

Giving Without Expectation

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Last week, on his birthday, I shared a thank you to my brother-in-law, Paul.  I have more than a few brothers-in-law and each is special; not only because they love my sisters!  My brother-in-law, Jon, also celebrated his birthday this month.  He and my sister have been together since college!  It rained like crazy on their … Continue reading Giving Without Expectation

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother-in-Law!

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When I was 13 years-old my sister Sue got married; she was 19. I would be remiss if I didn't first off, thank my brother-in-law, Paul, for giving me strep throat on that day! He was sick as a dog and as people went through the receiving line after the ceremony, I'm not so sure … Continue reading Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother-in-Law!