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The Love of a Mother

Posted on October 20, 2026 by gravelyspeaking

John Kennedy Toole December 17, 1937 – March 26, 1969 One of my favorite books is A Confederacy of Dunces written by John Kennedy Toole about a hapless character named Ignatius J. Reilly who lives and works in the French … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to My Father

Posted on June 21, 2026 by gravelyspeaking

Today is Father’s Day—a Hallmark Card holiday like someone’s birthday, Valentine’s Day, or Mother’s Day.  But unlike Mother’s Day, Father’s Day is undoubtedly a second-rate holiday especially when compared to Mother’s Day.  Consider that on May 8, 1914 after decades … Continue reading →

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