Comments on: A visit with great-Pops

By: wholly jeanne

wholly jeanne — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:29:15 +0000

one day i’ll have to tell you about the chapter in my life when i was a personal historian, and how it all started with books i wrote about my father-in-law then my dad. now i only mention that much so you’ll understand the context when i tell you what a touching post this is from start to finish and ask if you’ve ever put a tape recorder in front of him? if you need tips, let me know. one thing i guarantee: your life and his will be enriched because of it. but then if you’ve already done it, you already know that. so glad your children know great-pops. a man who’s a real treasure. that’s obvious.

By: Nicki

Nicki — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:08:29 +0000

May your Pops celebrate life for a long time. You have given him a great tribute here.

By: Privilege of Parenting

Privilege of Parenting — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:56:31 +0000

Here’s to ancestors—I only had one grandparent, long gone now, and her degree was strictly school-of-life, but she spoke seven languages, was widely read and had a truly open, curious and nimble mind (much like your Pops, but a little more Isaac Basheva Singer than F. Scott Fitzgerald). How great that all these influences can mix, be honored and celebrated across the veils of time and space… falling, as James Joyce might say, on all the living and the dead.

By: becca

becca — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:42:42 +0000

How wonderful your relationship with your pops seems. I still have two living grandmothers. I feel so fortunate to still have them in my life and in my kids’ lives. The stories alone are just amazing.
Beautiful tribute.

By: Kristen @ Motherese

Kristen @ Motherese — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:24:44 +0000

What a wonderful tribute, Lindsey, and one that makes me very nostalgic for my own grandparents, three of whom I knew very well, but none of whom is still living. The photo of you, Pops, Grace, and Whit brought tears to my eyes – for all that it captures about the meaning of family and the weight of inter-generational relationships.

By: TheKitchenWitch

TheKitchenWitch — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:55:47 +0000

An 89-year old man who is sending you pics of himself on a zip-line is AWESOME. Something to truly aspire to.

By: BigLittleWolf

BigLittleWolf — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:56:16 +0000

Your grandfather sounds like an extraordinary man. It is amazing how the mind that keeps challenging itself and learning will retain such capacity. Your kids are fortunate to know him.

I remember my great grandfather – an imposing man – who lived well into his nineties. And I consider myself fortunate to have known all four of my grandparents into my teens. Family anchors us in ways that are difficult to articulate, but certainly the history and the passing down of traditions is a significant part of that.

I’m sure you do your “great pops” proud.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:56:51 +0000

What a wonderfully heartfelt and sweet post Lindsey. Your Pops sounds like an incredible man, and your relationship with him is enviable

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:10:01 +0000

My grandmother is nearing 90. She is, has been, and always will be the matriarch of my family. Her legacy will stand. Her words will be recalled time and time again. A few years ago my mother actually compiled a list of “Nannyisms” and read them aloud at her 80th birthday party. We hooted and howled as each saying came out. My grandmother beamed. The feeling in the room among all my many aunts, uncles and cousins was one I will always remember.

I don’t usually tell my own stories in the comments. But I felt compelled to honor your tribute with my own.

Cheers to your grandfather! And to you.