A Darlin' Man

And so a year has passed since my dad took his leave. I tell myself that the grieving is over — a good life was lived and he is part of me forever. And then I see his face.

Last year I was wordy and philosophical. Today, I think I'll just have a good cry.

[Photos from 1952, 1983, 1998, 2005]

9.22.06

MEMORY LANE

...if you want to cry with me

Part 1 (Irish Wake),
Part 2 (Eulogy),
Part 2A (McDermott eulogies),
Part 3 (Remembering),
Part 4 (1950s),
Part 5 (1960s),
Movie of Dad & Me Singing Together (1993)