last weekend
i smelled his cologne
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and pocketed
his swiss army knife
it feels right
to post this now
days with my father
by phillip toledano
my father
on his father:
Art was a simple man
with a profound understanding
of what was right, what was fair
and what was the best way
to treat people.
with that as his coda,
he ran the course hard,
without cutting anyone off,
and kept pumping all the
way to the finish.
that's life
ps: grandpa Art
mailed me architecture
clippings from newspapers.
he was a special part of
it feels right
to post this now
days with my father
by phillip toledano
my father
on his father:
Art was a simple man
with a profound understanding
of what was right, what was fair
and what was the best way
to treat people.
with that as his coda,
he ran the course hard,
without cutting anyone off,
and kept pumping all the
way to the finish.
that's life
ps: grandpa Art
mailed me architecture
clippings from newspapers.
he was a special part of
What a beautiful tribute to an obviously well-loved grandfather and father. I lost my grandfather just before Thanksgiving and it never ceases to amaze me how much I miss him. He, too, was a big Sinatra fan. Best to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Art—an apt name; how many of us know how to live life well by treating others as we would ourselves? One son says it all—tells it best: Our children are our living testaments.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your loss.
ReplyDeleteThat was really sweet. I'm sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeletepeace and sympathy to you in these days.
ReplyDeleteyour time here inspires many to bounce forward
with ideas and experiences. thank you for sending this message to so many today in your intimate way, alongside philip's soulful journey.
love and light
the pictures are truly beautiful. incredibly moving...
ReplyDeleteRest easy Art.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss Cerre, it's so sad when loved ones pass on. He seemed to be a beautiful man. Xf
ReplyDeleteI just lost my godmother Jan. 11. She was 97. She will always be a bright star in my life. She was filled with positivity,all her days.
ReplyDeletexo Big Art, Lauren
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this. I'm sure he was very special. Art is a beautiful name.
ReplyDeletetouching. One's memory can be a special gift -
ReplyDeletesorry for your loss
i'm crying for both you and your grandpa - well, for all of us actually. i love the photos you posted. they are a wonderful testament to a special relationship. bless grandpa art.
ReplyDeletelove,
jim
bonitas fotografías, preciosas palabras :) !
ReplyDeleteso sorry.
ReplyDeletebeautiful and moving photos and text
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing
that is so sad and touchingly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteincredibly touching story, and precious gift. Sorry about your loss. Thank you very much for sharing, comes in the right time for me too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, moving testament to your grandpa. Somehow, they're sweetness is so different from that of our parents, and the loss is always so great. I am so sorry for his passing and for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI recently had to say goodbye to my grandmother. And I, too, feel a great void without her. But I feel her inside and all around me, too. I hope that sense comes to you soon.
With Sympathy,
Ama