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Re: Lovely thoughts.... (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
Thank you for your generous comment, and understanding as a father. It meant a lot to me. Jude
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Jun 27 '03
7:08 am PDT
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Lovely thoughts.... (Reply to this comment)
by Joubert
...and although I don't know your family, I do know that when many Dads say mushy stuff, a tear leaks from the corner of their eyes and their chest swells with pride. I suspect that woudl be the case here.
Thanks, Jude, for a lovely contribution.
Best,
George
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Jun 21 '03
7:56 am PDT
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Re: Loved this! (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
I appreciate the comment and the feeling. Yes, honesty is my middle name...I hated writing it on test papers in high sschool though. LOL
JUde
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Jun 20 '03
10:16 pm PDT
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Re: not too shabby! (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
still a little shabby, but thanks anyway. Jude
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Jun 20 '03
10:14 pm PDT
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Re: To Dad (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
Thanks for being empathetic...funny how often we meet in our common humanity. I appreciate your stopping.
Jude
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Jun 20 '03
10:13 pm PDT
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Re: Beautifully Written (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
Thanks for reading....Di.
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Jun 20 '03
10:07 pm PDT
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Re: I htink of all (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
Barb, thanks, I'm glad this one made sense to someone, I thought it to be kind of shabby. And thanks for sharing also. Jude
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Jun 20 '03
10:04 pm PDT
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Re: Being a Dad... (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
..."the vision of you in my mind has always been one of soft lines and quite beauty!"
Hold that thought! I can't begin to tell you how wonderful that makes me feel.
I think your four girls are extremely lucky to have such a loving intelligent and sensitive father. Your integrity sets a standard for them that will last long after we are gone. And that, my friend, is something very special for the future of humanity as well.
Jude
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Jun 20 '03
10:03 pm PDT
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Re: @[xxxx]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::> (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
"Who says getting in trouble is a bad thing? All the great ones did. See ya later~ "
But at some point it is supposed to stop, isn't it? Thanks though. I feel better. Jude
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Jun 20 '03
9:57 pm PDT
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Re: Yes. (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
Brian, you are too kind. Jude
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Jun 20 '03
9:55 pm PDT
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Re: Judith (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
Damn, I thought I was going to get through father's day without crying. I should have known better. Love you, Mom,
yer kid
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Jun 20 '03
9:53 pm PDT
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Loved this! (Reply to this comment)
by lorace
You're really something else, Jude.
What a neat poem - your honesty is beautiful to behold.
Luv,
Lorace
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Jun 16 '03
10:07 pm PDT
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not too shabby! (Reply to this comment)
by jankp
Touching actually. :-)
Jan
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Jun 16 '03
6:42 pm PDT
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To Dad (Reply to this comment)
by skbreese
Jude,
It sounds like your relationship with your father was a lot like mine. Very touching, may both our troubled fathers rest in peace. Sheila
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Jun 16 '03
2:38 pm PDT
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Beautifully Written (Reply to this comment)
by SurgRN911
Thanks for sharing Jude.
Di
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Jun 16 '03
1:11 pm PDT
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I htink of all (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
the Dad articles and poems and essays I have read this one really made me saddest and missing my father the most..Ours was a strange and viable relationship too and though he wasn't there for me for many years, when he was there it was with all his heart..Your poem is beautiful..thanks for sharing it
Barbara
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Jun 16 '03
9:01 am PDT
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Being a Dad... (Reply to this comment)
by vemartin
How strange it is Ms. Jude Paxton, that the vision of you in my mind has always been one of soft lines and quite beauty! Perhaps it is in the words you write, or the images you post, that paint such a picture. In any case it has been a pleasure getting to know you through your words.
That being said, I am a father to four girls, and it is hard! I used to think that raising boys would be harder, but I was mistaken. But as hard as it is, and as hard as it gets, I love my girls uncontrollably.
Thank you Jude for sharing your story with us.
~TheBard~
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Jun 16 '03
8:08 am PDT
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@[xxxx]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::> (Reply to this comment)
by flamepillar
And just look at how you turned out! Who says getting in trouble is a bad thing? All the great ones did. See ya later~
tim
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Jun 16 '03
1:58 am PDT
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Yes. (Reply to this comment)
by voxpoptart
Your mother, who had the advantage of knowing your dad, already chimed in with almost exactly what i (in ignorance) was going to say. This was a very female sort of tribute, and we need more females willing to understand and give this sort of tribute. A lovely piece.
best,
- Brian
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Jun 15 '03
10:50 am PDT
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Judith (Reply to this comment)
by Granniemose
If your father can see this (and I believe he can) he will be very pleased - although if he were alive he would look at you and say - "Mushy stuff", and then he would fold it up neatly and leave in in the hidden pocket of his wallet where it would be found after his death. There are two side to every coin - and two sides to all of us.
Mom
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Jun 15 '03
10:42 am PDT
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