From the monthly archives:

June 2010

The Camaro Conundrum

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It just never seems to be easy. There is a 1997 Camaro sitting in our driveway. It’s been there for several years now. It doesn’t run. This was Richard’s car. I bought it for him from the cousin of a coworker of mine while Richard was still in high school. It looks pretty good and [...]

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Happy Birthday Lucas Holt

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Dear Lucas, We’ve never met. But I’ve thought of you often during the past year. Just wanted to send you a quick note to wish you a happy birthday. I’m Richard’s dad. I’m sure you two have met by now. He’s got the plot just up the hill from you. I visit him often. While [...]

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Observations After a Year

June 9, 2010

We’ve made it through our first year as grieving parents. I thought I’d post a few observations. Even after a year I still can’t believe this is real. I’m still waiting to wake up and the nightmare to end. I’ve only seen Richard in one dream. I would have expected to see him many times [...]

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