![]() "Everything my mother and father did was designed to put me where I am." -- Henry Louis Gates The month of June brings reminders of all the men in my life who are fathers. My Dad was one of a kind. To my recollection, his total life focus was providing for his family - working long hours on the night shift for Reading Railroad. Understandably, Dad didn't spend much time listening to music on the radio. He did enjoy singing in the church choir during my grade school years. ![]() I know he would be ever proud of the fathers and grandfathers that his two sons are today - as the beat goes on in the Couchara family. It's comforting to imagine that even those who work the hardest are able to have the time and desire to relax. I hope Dad's heavenly days are spent in peace and true happiness - rooting for the Phillies with ice cream and a cold beer. Each of the songs I selected this week remind me of Dad - a proud Italian - American who instilled a solid work ethic in each of his children. ShoutOuts ~
For the Love of Cucumbers by Life By Grand Design (Kimmie Thompson) Pantanjali's "Asanas" - It Wasn't Yoga As We Know It by Intuitive and Spiritual (Cynthia Sageleaf) Until next week, wishing you peace and a song in your heart, mar
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Pamela Oglesby
6/12/2019 07:50:40 am
Hi Maria, I liked hearing about your father. He sounds like a good man, as was mine. I miss him.
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Loved the songs.....will play the J. Cash fir JimTYXoxo
6/12/2019 08:45:27 am
Loved it and U
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Mike
6/12/2019 09:07:07 am
Hello mar - Since little tribute to your Dad, and Dad's everywhere, I had to take a double take at the, 'fathers and grandfathers' sentence. Then I remembered how old I am and understood. We carry on the traditions of our fathers.
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Kimmie
6/12/2019 11:33:51 am
Such a beautiful tribute and a reminder how hard our dads worked to provide. If I may share a little about my own dad...These days...my dad wheels down in his wheel chair as he suffered a stroke 16 years ago. We share a cup of coffee and small talk...The crazy thing is ...dad and I alway hit heads, never really felt close but now I’m in this space and time and I have been given the gift to bond to a man that I spent many years not truly knowing like most Father and daughters. He was hard, steadfast, and a great provider. He took on a ready made family. I was rebellious, stubborn, and moved out as quick as I could. Years later after the stroke I watched a man fight for his independence and learn things all over again. The most valuable lessons I learned from my dad was watching him pick up the pieces of a life that was forever changed. Now...I understand and am thankful for this time. I thank God for letting me do a major do over...making up for my selfish, rebellious, teen years and dad showing me a side I never knew existed. I know I am blessed to have this time. So this Father’s Day I will cook Dad his favorite meal and savor the time as I know tomorrow is not promised to us.
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Dear Mar
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Dear Martie,
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I probably wrote about my father when I first started writing, ( 10 years ago. ) I did not know him. My mother left him when I was 2 years old. I was eight when he died. He had cut down a tree on his farm and ran to get away from it, but ran where his neighbor had just cut down his tree, it fell on my father, breaking every bone in his body, He only lived nine hours. my mother took me to the hosp. to see him. I had a stepfather named Charlie who, like your father, worked nights for the railroad. He was a good provider and he was good to me. I will miss sending Jackie a card this year. I still can't believe he's gone. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
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Dear Ruby,
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paula
6/12/2019 09:47:06 pm
Maria.....Remembering our Dads can be such mixed emotions....Sad that we must miss them yet able to smile, remembering their love and lessons.
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Hello dear one,
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Sweet Mar!
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8/21/2019 04:32:24 pm
Maria.....Remembering our Dads can be such mixed emotions....Sad that we must miss them yet able to smile, remembering their love and lessons.
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William D Holland
11/27/2019 11:43:59 am
What a lovely tribute. The love flowed through your words, Maria. Thank you for sharing.
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