He was known as the tall guy with the hat. He was known for being so engrossed in his paperwork that his wife Nora demanded that he cross the street with the ducks because it was the only way she could be certain that he wouldn’t get run over. He was known to his children,…

Dear Readers, My father is still dying today. I spent an hour with him this morning. Just us. I reminded him of how we used to swim all morning in the river at the old farm. Afterwards we’d eat pie for lunch and then nap all afternoon. I told him that he’s in the napping…