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The Daddy-Daughter Downpour

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November 23, 2025November 23, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 25 Comments

When our parents used to tuck us into bed at night, Mother usually sang something---they had a broad repertoire of folk songs---and Daddy was our stories guy. He had an ongoing saga about a pair of mischievous alligators, "the Lucys," who followed us on all our travels, getting into trouble as they tried to keep … Continue reading The Daddy-Daughter Downpour

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"As for me, I am tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote. I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts."

~ Herman Melville, Moby-Dick

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    Bridget Malone on If the Present is a Gift, so is the PastMay 28, 2026

    The past is left behind. But some people get stuck in the past.

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    A Father’s Humble Appeal to My Readers and Friends Around the World Dear Readers, Friends, and Fellow Authors, I write…

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    William on In Which We Don’t Sail Into the SunsetMay 7, 2026

    I used to sail. Seemingly a long, long time ago. 20+ years ago since I last hoisted a sail, but…

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    KENNETH on In Which We Don’t Sail Into the SunsetMay 4, 2026

    Good evening from Middleton Manchester UK ITS time to bang the rocks together and visit www.theaardvarkskettle.com

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    writerunblockedrepublic on In Which We Don’t Sail Into the SunsetMay 1, 2026

    Hi Kana, I nominate you for a Sunshine Blogger Award! https://writerunblockedrepublic.com/2026/05/02/sunshine-blogger-award/

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