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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Double Exposure By Larry Chadwick It seems that my dad could never make home made ice cream but what he got the freezer overfilled with brine. Inevitably the brine crept into the ice cream. It was a challenge to eat his ice cream without puckering up. It still puts a smile on my face. Oddly enough I never saw anyone that quit before their bowl was empty. Opposing flavors. There were a lot of hobbies my father dabbled with. He collected butterflies and moths for a while. Then he acquired a collection of model airplanes. Ham radio briefly drew his attention. But the hobby that sticks in my mind was photography. He had a 35mm camera back in the ‘50’s. All of his pictures were developed as slides. Family pictures were his interest and I still am drawn to some classics from that era which he took. I do not know the challenges of those old 35mm cameras. But the manual advance seemed to be a challenge for dad. So we have a collection of double exposed pictures. We keep them because they hold images of sentimental value to us. It occurred to me today that I now live my life double exposed. There are background images in most everything I see. Funny how his lack of skill with the camera now echoes with his image of double exposure in my life. So I still see you dad only now you are a faint familiar image that I refuse to let go of. You always had a way of putting a smile on my face. October 15, 2004 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry "You always had a way of putting a smile on my face." You must have inherited that ability, my friend! Understanding how this is.  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Larry~ I feel just plain priviledged to have read this~ For one who also must have had a parent who couldn't handle 'manual-advance' ... I can soooooo appreciate this~ I just plain LIKE WHAT YOU WROTE !!!  You just put my antiquated photo albums in a new perspective ... thank you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
That's what I feel when I look at my father's drawings and paintings. I inherited his very early work and vacation stuff. They had the most value for me. Nice write Larry, brings a smile to my face too. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Yep! Double exposures can add depth of meaning when we're familiar with the background. You did a wonderful job on this one. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
OH Larry! smiling, how well I understand this. Thank you sweetheart.  from a Daddy's girl  |
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Marshalzu
since 2001-02-15
Posts 2681Lurking |
Wonderful writing Larry |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
what a gorgeous write!I'll take a double exposure of you any day! ?  ! LOL |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh Larry, this is adorable!! It touched my heart because it came from your heart and has so much meaning written in it. You know, I love to read about one's relationship with their Dad, because, like Serenity, I'm also a Daddy's girl. Thank you so much for sharing your heart with us, sweet friend. Hugs, Ethel |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Martie, Well now, look who's talking! And thank you.  Marge, So we weren't the only ones. Thank you dear friend. Titia, I remember a few of those from your writing. Cool. Thanks. I'm glad I brought such fun memories to mind. Keth, Thank you. It's much appreciated. Karen, Aw, thank you. I liked being the girl's daddy too. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Marti, Thank you. Kacy, Okay! Deal. LOL And thank you. Ethel, See. That's what I mean! All that double meaning. Nothin' better than a daddy's girl. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
reminds me so much of my dad, he did the camera thing for a short bit...  enjoyed this very much |
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wllz.on.ice Junior Member
since 2004-09-07
Posts 35the united kingdom. |
sweet |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Susan, You know I'll take those bunny hugs anytime. Fun to know about your dad...thanks.  wllz.on.ice, Thanks bud. Much appreciated. It is nice to know you are still here. I keep watching for more of your insites. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Larry Your words and memories brought a smile to my face as I remembered my own father's love of photography. He used to develop his own black and white pictures. I remember many Saturday nights watching him in the laundry which had been converted into a darkroom, as I looked on in wonder at the images appearing right before my eyes. His passion for photography has been instilled in me and although I don't have as much time for taking pictures like I used to, I think of my father everytime I pick up the camera. Thank you for bringing so many wonderful memories to the fore. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Your heart is so awesome! I read this and then read it again. All I can say is you shine beyond tremendously. Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sue, Thank you. How nice that our memories cross paths. It is comforting to remember. Thanks for sharing that. Saunni sweet girl, It has been a long time. Thank you for such generous kind thoughts. How lovely to see you. Peace... If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands |
Larry I read it with pleasure  Muys |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Mama Muys, Bless you dear lady. I think of you so often. Peace. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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