Tag Archives: Life Lessons

Out of the Cradle

Posted on June 17, 2016 by vanbytheriver

There is a song about being a father that elicits tears. Every time. Cat’s In the Cradle, the Grammy winning 1974 rock folk song by Harry Chapin is a haunting vision of life coming full circle. But as I was looking through … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Music, Photos, Relationships | Tagged Cat's In The Cradle, Emotional Connection, Fathers, Harry Chapin, Life Lessons | 59 Comments

Beef Stew and Wet Mops

Posted on April 11, 2015 by vanbytheriver

I was almost 40 years old when I bought my first floor mop. I just never knew you could clean a floor that way. It’s all because of Jane C., neighbor, friend, partner in crime. On a sunny, cool afternoon … Continue reading →