ROCHESTER, New York
United States
Rochester Business Institute
Creative Workshop/Memorial Art Gallery
Writers Digest School/shorts & novels
Rochester Institute of Technology(Journalism)
August 2008 I began a new chapter and will be the receptionist at our town hall. Previously I was employed by a major financial institution as a Sr. Administrative Assistant/Marketing in Municipal Banking having worked there nearly 20 years until downsizing came to town.
Born and raised in Rochester NY
Now reside in Irondequoit NY...Irondequoit is derived from a Native American word which means: "Where the land and waters meet". The early settlers and hunters in this area were the Seneca Indians, some of their descendants still live here. The Whitetail Deer have always roamed the area and on occasion one or two can be seen "visiting" my neighborhood for we are fairly close to the Park where they live and not far from the southern shores of Lake Ontario.
"Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing".....Helen Keller >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Getting older is only the educational experience of becoming wiser....JFW
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Fathers' Day Thoughts
Seventeen years have now passed since we said our last goodbye to Dad. He was a quiet man....sort of laid-back with a John Candy sense of humor. He was a loving husband and extremely loved Father to his 6 daughters, I being the eldest.
Dad never had a negative thing to say about anyone; only good things. He was not the type of person to complain and even if he was not feeling well, he simply went about the business of being a family man, taking care of his domain.
Dad had 3 living sisters (the 4th and youngest died at an early age) and one brother. Every Thursday Dad would visit his sisters and do what he could for them. One nephew of his was especially close to my Dad and regarded almost as a son he never had.
I can remember as a young child, sitting on Dad's lap with his arms gently around my small frame and singing "Let me call you Sweetheart"....and other such songs from the 30's and 40's. I loved those sessions. Mom met Dad when he was the lead singer of a small musical group...I do not know by which name they were....It didn't matter to me....after all....He was my Dad and that was the most important factor to me at the time.
Dad and Mom always taught us to be independent, yet to remember that "your sisters are your best friends"; be respectful of others and fair; follow your dreams, but sensibly, etc., etc.
Even as the years went by......I guess I thought that Dad would live forever. It's like that song that was sung by Dolly Parton and I believe Reba MacIntyre..."The Greatest Love In All The World". Everytime I hear it I get so sentimental.
The day before my own wedding, I went with Dad to pick up some last minute items and on the way home...my Dad of very few words, turned to me and said .... Remember one thing.....if ever you need to....you can always come home. He was just trying to tell me, in his own way that his house would always be mine....and in a quiet way....I love you and remember that you are my daughter always.
So Dad....Where ever you are......Happy Father's Day from your 1st Daughter.
....Jeanette
You are so blessed. My step dad was exactly like your father. You know, I have 5 sisters too. And, I was taught that they are my best friends. We were told to stick together, to go places together, and to come home together. So, I truly understand you and your sisters relationship and your relationship with your dad. Thanks for sharing your wonderful journal with us. Karean
Yours truly,
Besincere1
...Jeanette
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