Spending a few days with 82 year old Dad in the dead of winter. We're pretty much homebodies but for the occasional venture outdoors when it's not snowing. It's interesting to hear his perspective on the state of the nation/world. He, having served in congress in the late 60's and early 70's, brings different thoughts to topics. We went through an old photo album of his marked "JFH trip to Southeast Asia - 1969". There were many shots of him and his congressional party in Vietnam - talking with soldiers, in bunkers, being greeted by a 4 star general, being briefed. They even had battle fatigues on in some of the photos. He had many stories! There were also official prints of him with Presidents Nixon & Ford. What a wealth of life experiences he has had.
10 months ago
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I'm sorry to have missed the political chats! Its been very interesting hearing Cambodians talk about Obama & the inauguration!
In the few times I've met your dad, I've always found him to have a certain, remarkable wisdom that I can only hope to share with the generations that follow me. What a life he's had....but I think that picture with "Nixon" is really Doug Bull...nice try. :)
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