Category Archives: Mother

December 7th

Posted on 12/07/2014 by Andrew Reynolds

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy …” Franklin D. Roosevelt, December 8, 1941 in a speech to congress asking for a declaration of war. This day was a defining day in the lives of my parents. … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day Remembrance

Posted on 05/11/2014 by Andrew Reynolds

From my Mother’s grave you can see the golden Californian hills. Facing the rising sun you can see the grass-covered hills of the coast range. On a clear day you can see the observatory at the top of the mountian. … Continue reading →

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Mothers

Posted on 03/23/2014 by Andrew Reynolds

Today I stood in the sun on the green grass, with the gentle breeze flowing off the hill. From my mother’s headstone you can look up and see the east foothills that my mother so loved to look at. Today … Continue reading →

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A Poem for After

Posted on 08/11/2013 by Andrew Reynolds

This morning I drove the grand kids to the airport for their journey home. Now I find myself with a store of good memories but also tired, sad, drained and longing for younger days. Instead of my usually essay, this … Continue reading →