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Craig's avatar

"I cling to the parts I remember. I mourn for the pieces that I forget."

This is beautiful. Thanks for this post.

My grandfather used to take me to the bar where he cleaned up. He taught me how to shoot pool and I could drink from the soda machine. It's a warm memory, but tinged with sadness, as he died from alcoholism. Decades later, I still miss him.

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Pauline Patrick's avatar

Thank you 🙏 I have the best friend & daughter in the world!!!!

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