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On being comfortable in yourself

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:45:12 -0600

Opening the closet.That's what did it.It's interesting what triggers the memories and starts the train of thought careering down the line, snatching you into a bout of reverie.When I opened Dad's closet the day after he died, I looked at the row of nice suits and sport-coats he had. I was looking for his uniform, as that was what he was going to wear for the rest of his corporeal existence.Not there.Next room. Some of Mom's stuff, but not much. No uniform, certainly.Next room. More suits. Nice ones. Too bad Dad and I weren't a physical match, even before I...

Comment from Cricket on 2009-09-20

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:14:43 -0600

I think you are comfortable with who you are. Your father is what I would call a gentleman. The fact that his group came to rescue him speaks volumes about his character.

Comment from Arditi on 2009-09-20

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:51:19 -0600

I wish you the best during this tough time. A touching tribute my friend.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2009-09-20

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:44:27 -0600

Snerk. Inside, I am not what I appear to be on the outside, clearly.

But I can act, apparently.

Argent - in the mid-70's, outside of perhaps San Francisco and New York the City, style wasn't as socially flexible as things are these days.

Comment from Argent on 2009-09-20

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:49:38 -0600

A rather heartfelt post. I'll gloss over closet snarkage which would be far too easy.

The 20s look can be a style, possibly the suit is good now huh? I'm surprised you suggest you're not comfortable with yourself.

Comment from Maggie on 2009-09-20

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:07:16 -0600

Very nice post.

Comment from Barb on 2009-09-19

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:20:23 -0600

John, it seems to me that you are doing well in the 'comfortable in myself' category. That's definitely a nice relaxed pic, all three look happy to be spending time together, and that's just plain wonderful.

Comment from Fishmugger on 2009-09-19

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:13:16 -0600

Hey Grumpy,

Even though I didn't want or need it, they issued me a Medicare card, which I guess tells you I've been around lots of blocks. Livingston High School, Class of '61.

Comment from BillT on 2009-09-19

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:47:35 -0600

It's time I got comfortable in myself.

I'd say you seem to be pretty much there already. SWWBO will probably have a few astute suggestions as far as fine-tuning goes, but, as I said, it seems you're pretty much there...

Comment from RetRsvMike on 2009-09-19

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:22:49 -0600

when i was going thru my Dad's things back in April, picking out his own outfit for eternity, we came across a dark blue tie with a gold stitched pattern of three masted, square rigged sailing ships.... Squid that he was, we all decided it would be the most appropriate (besides being the only one w/o a gravy stain), so we got it all ready for him to be laid out in....

so there we were at the wake, and a familly friend leaned in closer for a look at the tie, and then smirked at what he supposed to be Dad's final joke statement, spening eternity saying "frigate". how appropriate. he was comfortable too.

still looking for just the right tie for myself to be comfortable in.

Comment from Grumpy on 2009-09-19

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:07:46 -0600

John, well done. "On being comfortable in yourself", a goal many strive for, but never reach.

@Fishmugger, "I can be an Aussie on campaign to Gabby Hayes." If you recognize the name of Gabby Hayes, that sorta says, you've been around the block a few times.

Comment from JimC on 2009-09-19

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:19:13 -0600

Really nicely done Armorer. Nicely done.

Comment from Ky Woman on 2009-09-19

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:14:03 -0600

Sometimes, the littlest things will set off the memory chain of my Daddy. Like tripping over the awl and sledge hammer that he used to split wood for the fireplace. For the hundredth time.

Your Dad sounds so very special. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of him through your eyes. A tremendous tribute to a great man.

Comment from Fishmugger on 2009-09-19

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:02:26 -0600

Even though I never had the privilege of meeting your Dad, I like him even more now that I know he was a man with a serious hat. I too have a collection of floppy, personality enhancing head gear. They can be crushed and shaped to the attitude of the day. I can be an Aussie on campaign to Gabby Hayes.

Nice piece John.

Comment from Chris H. on 2009-09-19

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:00:43 -0600

Beautiful.

r/
Chris