Category Archives: Parenting

Just Bent?

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Jon Long Sr

After 50 years of marriage and three grown children, if there is one thing I have learned, it is that you cannot live your children’s life for them.  They and only they, must solve the issues that arise in their … Continue reading →

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Committment

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, This last week we ushered in a New Year of 2014, but unfortunately is was fraught with the debris of 2013 storms. I have never been one that cared for drama in my personal life and even less … Continue reading →

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Lucas Aries Long

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Jon Long Sr

December 21, 2013 Good Morning, This week was filled with expectation, anticipation and general elation when a new addition to the family arrived albeit nine weeks early.  As in the previous pregnancies mommy Kelly Long had endured another pregnancy fraught … Continue reading →

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Our Time

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Facebook has turned out to be a great way to connect with old (and new) friends.  Few are so special as the friends from our high school days when balancing on the edge of adulthood and adolescence.  We … Continue reading →

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Autumn Days

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, The last several months, I have found it increasingly difficult to write my letters.  And while enduring the little pangs of guilt for not doing so and also reminiscent that if I don’t do so, time will pass … Continue reading →

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Jack Levi ~ Welcome

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

November 18, 2012 Good Morning, Last weekend was filled with expectation, anticipation and general elation when a new addition to the family finally arrived.  None too soon for mommy Kelly Long, who had endured another pregnancy fraught with just about … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2012

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, This last week especially, I have been reminded of my father and my father-in-law as I have been working on a design-build project that required both welding and lathe work. My father, besides other trades, was a welder … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2011

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, “Father’s Day” It is not just on days like today that thoughts of my father cross my mind, but because of the media and promoting “Father’s Day”, I think I am reminded a bit more than not. It … Continue reading →

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Sophie Alese ~ New Arrival

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, The arrival of a grandchild is a pretty special event, but what makes it so special from any other birth?  Maybe it could be the joy of seeing a new life come into this world, while in itself … Continue reading →

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Hardest Part of Being a Parent

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Last weeks letter was based on one of the thirteen questions Michael had sent me in January last year.  This week I have decided to take on the next one on the list.  As I also stated, none … Continue reading →

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