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Wow. What a cool post!
I know those people, only by a different name, I'm sure. Nice work!
posted by
strat
on February 11, 2010 at 11:33 AM
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I could just picture that wall and that home.I can tel you it's really rare
posted by
Straightforward
on February 9, 2010 at 6:15 PM
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That's a really good post! I like the way you compared the first family and the 2nd man. It should help all to examine their own lives and hope they are more like the first. Thanks for visiting my blog. I commented there on your comment.
posted by
mariposa75
on February 9, 2010 at 4:39 PM
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abanerjee
You're making it so that I'm going to have to go and buy all new pairs of sunglasses....because my head is swelling a little...! THANK YOU for the lovely praises. If those writing muscles are getting stronger, I only have God to thank. He uses us writer-types as tools to convey love, that's what I think. Look around at all of the skill on this blogsite alone...yourself included, abanerjee. Thank you for sharing what you do. It blesses lives.
posted by
Darson
on February 9, 2010 at 7:34 AM
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Nautikos
You should put that picture of you and Jag on your Smile Wall, it made me smile when I saw it...what a great memory of man and dog by the water.
posted by
Darson
on February 9, 2010 at 7:31 AM
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Tzippy
Yeah, I call these types biodads...there are biomoms, too. Not something one would aspire to. I have a feeling you already have the jump on that Smile Wall, Miss Friendly and Kind to Everyone!
posted by
Darson
on February 9, 2010 at 7:29 AM
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sam444
...see! We ARE all connected! Telepathy! Wheeeee!
posted by
Darson
on February 9, 2010 at 7:28 AM
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FSI
If it's true that we're all 'connected', FSI, then you were there, indeed. I'm happy to have been the instrument to convey that...there are so many good people out there. More than the so-called 'bad' ones.
posted by
Darson
on February 9, 2010 at 7:28 AM
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Pat B
I would honestly like to read that book. I'm a big Robert Fulghum fan...his essays are heartwarming. Thanks for the compliment, and thanks for the tip. I'm actually a big Pat B fan, too. Your writing style is so very REAL...it's refreshing. Like I've said before, coming from you, that's a very nice comment, Pat.
posted by
Darson
on February 9, 2010 at 7:26 AM
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Elyse!
Your comments make me think of those words, "Go and do thou likewise." I've been blessed with so many kind souls. The best way to give back is to be one of them. Thank you for the reminder. This is a debt that I will never be able to repay fully, but I can try.
posted by
Darson
on February 9, 2010 at 7:25 AM
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Kabu
I have an awful lot of angels in my life, that's for sure. My gratitude for that overflows. Thank you, Angel-MamaKabu. As you well know, you're one of them.
posted by
Darson
on February 9, 2010 at 7:23 AM
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LuciW86
Well said, Luci! Who cares if we're ever adored by the masses if our own kids can't stand us. They say that kids and dogs are the best judges of character...they KNOW....
posted by
Darson
on February 9, 2010 at 7:22 AM
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lovelyladymonk
The Wirewoods are a unique and amazing family. I've been so fortunate in my life to be surrounded by such types. I count you and the other Blogiters as those in that category as well. Thanks, LLM!
posted by
Darson
on February 9, 2010 at 7:21 AM
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Darson
This one just so beautifully flowed, but this is something usual in your case. One great thing I admire about you is that not only you are a keen observer but a very sensitive soul too. You see good in others because you are yourself good from within, otherwise such beautifully expressive narration is not possible. Kudos, lady Darson. 
Your writing muscles are like Tarzan's 
posted by
anib
on February 8, 2010 at 8:11 PM
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Darson
An interesting lesson in contrasts...And a 'smile wall' sounds great...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 8, 2010 at 5:14 PM
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Fathers are just people who happen to have had sex and got
someone pregnant, or married someone with kids. Some are good and smart and some are not so, I want the smile wall in my life;) very powerful piece of work, could be a chapter one too !
posted by
Tzippy
on February 8, 2010 at 4:14 PM
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I was thinking the same as FSI! sam
posted by
sam444
on February 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM
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An incredibly poignant piece about some powerful events in your life. You make me feel like I was there witnessing it all.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 8, 2010 at 3:49 PM
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Great writing here, wonderful comparison and contrast.
There's a book out, "The Best American Essays, 2009" edited this time by Mary Oliver. It's the latest in a series published by Mariner Books / Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. When it comes to saying it right, they've got nothing on you...
posted by
Pat_B
on February 8, 2010 at 10:28 AM
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Oh Darson this rings of such Love and appreciation of that which matters most in fullfilment of life. I'm so happy to know of this family - and by your eyes, they do have big hearts. I aspire to live this and choose to welcome those whom God sends my way - for whatever. I am so glad you are welcome in their hearts and home - it shows that you carry their Love with you and that my Lady is what is important. Good write - xoxox~ Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on February 8, 2010 at 9:58 AM
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It gladdens my heart to read this that you have such love in your
life. You are one of God's angels and he watches over you...and this relationship with these wonderful people is no coincidence but there to love and guide you, to cherish and protect you. Thank you for posting this.xkxkxkxkxk
posted by
Kabu
on February 8, 2010 at 9:52 AM
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I want a wall like that
Thank you for sharing that touching story. It's a reminder that charity begins at home; It's something a lot of community do-gooders forget.
posted by
LuciW86
on February 8, 2010 at 9:50 AM
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A beautiful post, my dear friend. I sit here with tears welling in my eyes. If it's true that God sends His angels to walk amonst us, surely these people are to be counted among them. I am blessed to have read this post. Thank you so much for sharing...
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on February 8, 2010 at 8:53 AM
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