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defacto7

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4. I've saved many if not most of the hand written notes my father wrote

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Sat Apr 11, 2020, 06:24 PM

Apr 2020

to me as a teenager. Many were short notes of encouragement others longer and deep. But all written on placemats from diners he'd visit for breakfast. He'd be 112 if he were alive and I still miss him.

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When going through old stuff, you sometimes find pieces of your life long forgotten [View all] DFW Apr 2020 OP

I'd suggest everyone keep safeinOhio Apr 2020 #1

That's beautiful :) As an aside, if you happen to stumble on any Pawn Shops that will pay ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #2

I have never been to a pawn shop, but from what I hear DFW Apr 2020 #7

Such a surprise gift to find that letter from your mom, I'm so glad for you. chia Apr 2020 #3

I've saved many if not most of the hand written notes my father wrote defacto7 Apr 2020 #4

My dad was a prominent DC journalist DFW Apr 2020 #8

That truly is priceless. Dem2theMax Apr 2020 #5

My mom used to devour books DFW Apr 2020 #6

Oh my dear DFW......... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2020 #9

My mom was no small intellect on her own DFW Apr 2020 #12

That's a treasure. nt Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #10

My wife already took a photo and sent it to our daughter DFW Apr 2020 #11