Tag Archive for ‘Erwin A. Thompson’
“Carving Time,” by Eden Maxwell
Recently I sent one of my father’s carvings to Eden Maxwell–a blogging buddy who lives in New Mexico. Eden is not only a committed writer, but a writer with profound insight into the creative process. Eden posted “Carving Time” on his blog to acknowledge my father’s critter “I.M.A. Fox”–otherwise known as “Mr. Fox.” There’s a [...]
Pop’s books and music shine at book club meeting. Recipe for mashed sweet potato
My cousin Cynthia (aka “Cynthie”) belongs to a long standing book club called “The Ladies of the Club.” Every year they feature books by my father…and, music from his wealth of memories. Here are the notes from Meeting #31 compiled by Melodie Denson. The Ladies of the Club The Ladies of the Club met at [...]
Daddy’s Carved & Whittled Menagerie: How he started
For decades my father carved a menagerie of animals from walnut and pine. Some of this wood came from our own place. He whittles these with two blades of a pocket knife. He’s given away 100s of these to folks who proudly display them on their desks and mantle pieces. He started to write up [...]
Hard Times: Christmas 1934, by Erwin A. Thompson
I’ve been listening to the song Stephen Foster’s 1854 song “Hard Times Come Again No More.” You’ll see the lyrics below. Then, this evening, my father sent me this story to post about the hard times of Christmas 1934. May they come again no more. –Janet ______________________ Hard Times: Christmas, 1934 by Erwin A. Thompson [...]
Decoding the Love: “Cynthia knows her weeds.”
For those of The Old School–such as my father–praise and expressions of love aren’t given casually or lavishly. I can count on one hand the times my father has said in words that he loves me. He shows his love through actions. When praise comes, prick up your ears. It might come in ways you’d [...]
How a helping hand made all the difference. “Hard Choice,” by Erwin A. Thompson
Hard Choice #1: Combining Wheat Being short of money was nothing new for Ruth and me in 1948 when the last of our three children was born. Our first choice of course was to have food on the table, clothes on the children, gasoline in the car, and parts for the car when it broke [...]
Pop’s Star Turn: Happy Father’s Day!
The Alton Telegrah, our local paper, interviewed Pop and I for a Father’s Day article: “A legacy of words: Father and daughter collaborate on projects.” Quite to our surprise, it made the front page. Both the writer Kathie Bassett and photographer Margie Barnes did a stellar job. I was honored that Kathie chose my poem [...]
Daddy ‘n Me & Family Matters Archives on Riehlife
Early on my category of “Daddy ‘n Me” held stories by and about my father Erwin A. Thompson. I know he has many fans out there. For Fathers Day our blog of the month topic is, naturally fathers. Check out the “Daddy ‘n Me” archive to read, read, read to your heart’s content about the [...]
“When Trails Divide,” a love poem for Ruth by Erwin A. Thompson
My father wrote this touching love poem for my mother, Ruth Evelyn Johnston Thompson after her death May 1, 2006. Today is the fourth anniversary of her death. Once again I’m sharing his tribute. See Ric Masten’s poem for Nancy Malone. –JGR When Trails Divide by Erwin A. Thompson For Ruth, my faithful partner of [...]
Family Stories in Prose & Poetry: Hayner Library Welcomes Thompson & Riehl
Father-daughter team Janet Riehl & Erwin A. Thompson present “Family Stories: Prose & Poetry” on April 25th at 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Hayner Library in Alton Square Mall, 132 Alton Square. Family stories shape our lives. Erwin A. Thompson and Janet Grace Riehl reflect on the power of memory [...]
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