Tag Archives: family

A Peak Experience

Posted on June 14, 2015 by cdsmiller17

The Valley Manifold A Peak Experience To take a break from life — its madding pace — Has one small promise: relaxation time Enough to recreate a balanced space More meant for merrymaking’s mental clime. And now I know what … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Letter to her Son

Posted on May 30, 2015 by cdsmiller17

In October 1974, my mother wrote me a letter to explain my history. In doing so, she told me a little of her life’s story. Here is what I have discovered about my mother from her birth in 1923 to … Continue reading →

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What’s in a (baby’s) Name?

Posted on May 29, 2015 by cdsmiller17

When a new child is born, the parents have to decide what to name the baby. It is an important function, because in most cases, that name is the one this person will identify with their whole life. A Rose … Continue reading →

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Games People Play

Posted on May 26, 2015 by cdsmiller17

We’re not talking about Pac Man, we’re talking about P.A.C., man: Parent, Adult, Child; Transactional Analysis; I’m OK, You’re OK. (Is that OK?) Transactional Analysis Definitions Games People Play (cover) According to Wikipedia:“Transactional analysis (abbreviated to TA), is a theory … Continue reading →

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Too Many Years (lyrics)

Posted on June 14, 2014 by cdsmiller17

  Too Many Years   I’m waiting at the station for the Sudbury bus To see my real dad, years ago: He answered my letter to meet this one time And there’s so much I need to know. But he … Continue reading →

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Death of a Family Friend

Posted on May 24, 2014 by cdsmiller17

  In the mid-1970’s I visited my Mom and sisters when they lived in Aldergrove, BC. While there, the family cat was found dead. Evidently, he had sought shelter from the cold in the undercarriage of a parked automobile. To … Continue reading →

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Family Reunion

Posted on May 18, 2014 by cdsmiller17

  Too Many Years I’d been waiting at the depot for the Sudbury bus To meet my real dad, years ago: He’d answered my letter to meet this one time And I felt there was so much to know. But … Continue reading →

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