Monday, June 15, 2026

History

Today is my dad's birthday. 

He grew up in a war-zone during WWII, personally fought in the later Korean war, smoked three packs of unfiltered cigarettes every day and survived a heart attack at 42. After that he gave up smoking and lived into his 90s with almost 40 years of leisurely retirement. 

In the 1950s my father found and married the woman of his dreams, raising two kids with her in a close-knit happy family in leafy suburbs.

Lucky guy.







3 comments:

  1. Your dad survived difficult times! I'm glad he had 40 years of leisurely retirement!

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    1. Yes, he did. I hope to enjoy the longevity he had.

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  2. 92 is some good innings! But it never feels enough. Thank you for sharing your dad's pictures, Ally. I also wanted to thank you for your recent comments - glad you liked the pic of 7 year old me. :)

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