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Letters to our daughter: True stories about life with my mother.

April 27, 2020 by Debra Hallisey

Letters to our daughter: True stories about life with my mother.

Treasured memories from more than forty years ago.

When I was in college, my father sent me about a dozen letters about life at home. The letters showcase his wicked sense of humor and a way of telling a story that pays homage to his Irish roots.

Every time I got a letter from dad, I would sit in my dorm hallway and folks would pile out of their rooms to listen to the latest installment of the Doris and Don show. I laugh just as much today as I did so many years ago, a homesick freshman.

In the midst of the Coronavirus with all its uncertainty and stress, these memories make me smile. I hope they do the same for you. Oh and by the way, it’s all true.

Pasta Fagioli

The Coupon Game

Coupon Correspondence

Getting Dressed

Spaghetti Sauce

Reading the Newspaper

The Family Cat

The Spaghetti Sauce Coupon Volley

Vegetable Shopping

Disclaimer: The material in this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace, nor does it replace, consulting with a physician, lawyer, accountant, financial planner or other qualified professional.

Deb is available as a caregiver consultant. She will answer the question: “Where do I start?” and find the resources to alleviate your stress. If you would like to invest a half hour to learn how she can help you, please contact her at: deb@advocateformomanddad.com

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About Debra Hallisey

Deb Hallisey is a caregiver knowledge expert. She earned this title helping her dad through his congestive heart failure and death. She continues to earn it as caregiver for her disabled mother. Deb brings a unique perspective to this educational blog. She has over twenty-five years’ experience as a consultant with Ernst & Young and Huron Consulting Group along with smaller boutique firms building and enhancing corporate training programs. Deb is an educator with a passion for helping others advocate for older adults and their families. Read more about Deb.

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