Archive | March, 2012

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 5 – Jim, Dad & The Boss: Part 3 of 3

21 Mar

Dad’s upholstery business was very successful. A self made man, dad worked tirelessly and was rewarded with a very early retirement. He was left with the freedom to do anything that he desired and everything he wasn’t allowed to do … Continue Reading

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 5 – Jim, Dad & The Boss: Part 2 of 3

14 Mar

Dad’s father disapproved of the marriage. He thought that if anything happened to my father during the war that his military death benefit would go to my mom instead of him. He was so against their marriage that he banned … Continue Reading

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 5 – Jim, Dad & The Boss: Part 1 of 3

7 Mar

My father, Jim, was the black sheep of eight kids. Raised in the Bronx, NY, shortly after the Great Depression, dad had to make his own way in life. His father’s strict and dominating nature had a profound impact on … Continue Reading