In addition to suspenders his son gave him for Christmas, the potbellied single parent wore plain work pants, a faded flannel shirt and salt stained boots that had seen their last season.
For the final time this winter, he climbed down from Big Yellow with a well chewed cigar stub in his mouth and fondly looked at the sky that afforded him such an endearing smile.
(Photo: Edward Roads)
Written by Edward Roads
Mytwosentences 
I was transported to the farm down the street when I read this entry.
I remembered how JJ used to chew on his chairs and went outside to look at him in the sky.
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I honestly appreciate that. Thank You so very much.
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I honestly meant it. Good writing transports you.
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Yikes…not chairs – cigars.
Writer, maybe yes. Editor, certainly not.
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Ha-ha! Shame though, JJ seemed quite a character.
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I knew what you meant. Thanks again.
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Good…I said what I meant and I meant what I said.
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I have seen this as well! Fond memories stirring.
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Thank You so much Quiall.
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I so enjoy all of your two sentences. That’s my two cents.
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I really appreciate that. Thank You so much.
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Nice! Loved the simplicity of the photo and descriptive writing.
Great writing Edward!!
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Thank You Nelly. I greatly appreciate your kindness.
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You have an amazing knack of creating a scene where you can beautifully picture the event and even sometimes be present! Thank you!
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Thank You so much for your thoughtfulness. I truly appreciate it Anjali.
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It sounds like you know this guy. A terrific post, as always. I should commission you to write for me!
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Actually, I made it all up. Thank You so much for your kind words.
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No you didn’t!!! I love that!
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You are so kind, Thank You. Yes, everything I write comes from my imagination.
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And I thought you were spying on people! Hahaha That makes it even more amazing. I LOVE that!
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Thank You so much.
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This one gave me pause. I had to decipher why the single parent was so important to the entire picture. But the sacrifices made by a parent are evident in the wardrobe, long hours, long dead cigars, and even longer is the longing. (that’s a tall order!) I appreciate the messy story wrapped up in a neat box. It made me wonder how the man became single. I imagined a widower who was just coming out of his depression, determined to press onward for the sake of his offspring. But, statistically, I further imagined the polite, though necessary, divorce that he’d accepted long before it actually happened. I think your writing style lends gateways to other people’s paintings of their lives. I enjoy the journey.
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Wow Mare. I truly enjoy the many wonderful directions your mind takes. I greatly appreciate all of the thoughtfulness and lucid imagery in your comments. Thank You so very much.
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You start it. đ
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One of my favorites of yours. — IfI was a high school English teacher, I’d the link to your blog up in my room. You can say more in two sentences that most people in a few pages…
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Thank You Rhonda. You are so very kind and I appreciate your wonderfully kind words.
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Spring at last!
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Absolutely! Thank You.
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I saw him! I saw him! (Such a great description). đ
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I honestly appreciate that. Thank You.
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Now this is a character whose story I want to read! Bravo.
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Thank You so much Melissa. I greatly appreciate that.
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bathing suits now I hear!
Nx
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Thank You so much Nx
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George Thorogood called. He said your writing was “B-b-b-b-bad, bad to the bone!” You kinda ARE a maestro with 2 sentences; very picturesque! Jim
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I really appreciate that Jim. Thank You so much.
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Ok two sentence response: Thank you for finding my humble blog. I LOVE THIS xxx
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Thank You so much
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Hey have thoroughly enjoyed your blog and decided to nominate you for the Creative Blog Award â you can check it out at:
https://wordpress.com/post/87254699/427
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That is very kind and thoughtful of you. Thank You so much… I greatly appreciate it.
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You are most welcome and greatly deserving đ
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