I was born during year four of the reign of Emperor Tiberius Claudius on the outskirts of the empire in Brooklyn. I married my high school sweetheart, the girl I took to the prom and we were together for forty years until her passing in 2004.
We had four kids together and buried two together. I had a successful career in Corporate America (never got rich but made a living) and traveled the world.
I am currently retired in the Tampa Bay metro area and live alone. One of my daughters is close by and one within a morning’s drive. They call their pops everyday.
I try to write poetry (not very well), and about family. Occasionally I will try a historical piece relating to politics.
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I figured that, Toritto. Unfortunately, with the way things are going in the Middle East, I think more and more people will have to leave their families and loved ones, some of them for a Christmas or two, some of them forever.
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Another poignant memoir of your youth, Frank. As fresh as if it was today.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s beautiful and unfortunately very topical …
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Thank you DBofC – It was me
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I figured that, Toritto. Unfortunately, with the way things are going in the Middle East, I think more and more people will have to leave their families and loved ones, some of them for a Christmas or two, some of them forever.
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Beautiful. Saddened by those who didn’t make it back. Semper Fi. —CC
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