Memories – Carl J. Rodakowski

Mom at Work

My Mom’s bank office with its old style switchboard. I just wanted to go touch it and try to use it.

I never came out to my Dad. After hearing his reaction to my Uncle’s possible gay interaction, I was just to afraid. But maybe he was okay with it?

Something Pretty
May 18, 2022 -
As I wandered upstairs I found this stunning arrangement of flowers that Scott put together from the yard outside. That lead me on a merry journey around the house, snapping pictures of it as I tried to find the best way to show case such a lovely display. He put together something that wasn’t this overloaded collection of whimsy. It wasn’t something trying to push any event or agenda. The presentation was just a few branches, a strand or two from a bush just starting to blossom. As I gazed at it, the assortment filled my mind with images of the countryside. It took me to a place of contemplation. And, most of all, it just made me feel calm. The world is stunning when you just stop and look around. Just a few snips here, or there, and you can create something that holds such magic. I just thought this was wonderful and wanted to share it.
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