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Grip

A short story by Kerry Nenn (Original posting: 5/19/14; Revised 5/19/21) Dedicated to Edward Lee Jones 11/14/43 – 5/19/10 He had laced up his shoes extra tight that morning. When you work hundreds of stories up, sure footing is essential. Double-knotted bows ensure no tripping hazards. Right now he wished he had not done so.Continue reading “Grip”

Cheers To My Dad

Thinking of my dad today – Edward Lee Jones 11/14/43-5/19/10 One of my fond memories of him is laughing together as we stayed up late to watch Cheers (and usually munch on Little Debbies.) I’m planning to travel to Boston this summer, and will be thinking of him again when I visit the real CheersContinue reading “Cheers To My Dad”

Whatcha doin’ in heaven today?

Are you sitting on the front steps of a house with many rooms? Singing Swaggart’s songs, all his melodies of old? Plucking on a guitar that’s never out of tune? Maybe you’re driving a classic car up and down heaven’s golden strip. One that never needs repairs since everything is always new. Do you drink iceContinue reading “Whatcha doin’ in heaven today?”

Grip

A short story by Kerry Nenn Dedicated to Edward Lee Jones 11/14/43 – 5/19/10 He had laced up his shoes extra tight that morning. When you work hundreds of stories up, sure footing is essential. Double-knotted bows ensure no tripping hazards. Right now he wished he had not done so. If they were just aContinue reading “Grip”

Legacy

Remembering my dad today. Edward Lee Jones, 11/14/43 – 5/19/10 You taught me to pray when I was sick. You taught me to always have an open door. You taught me that I am loveable. You taught me how to make do with what I have. You taught me how to hug. You taught me toContinue reading “Legacy”

Catchphrases Caught

Swampeast Missoura. This is the description my dad often gave for where he grew up. For those of you who are not familiar with the lingo, that translates to southeast Missouri. More specifically, Charleston, MO. It was in this small town, current population 5,000, that my dad was raised. This phrase is just the first inContinue reading “Catchphrases Caught”

A Weekend To Remember

We had ham and beans for supper that Saturday night. That’s the only detail I can remember right now from this weekend a year ago. I guess if I had known it was the last times I’d spend with my dad outside of the hospital, I would have done a better job of burning themContinue reading “A Weekend To Remember”