Comments | vernalwoman: Ode to Grandpapa

vernalwoman

Ode to Grandpapa

Jun 21, 2007 00:30

I just wanted to write about how cool my Grandpapa, Paul Staats, was. He was a reporter for the local newspaper. My memories of him are few and precious. He was a ornery coot, but was hysterically funny with his bizarre ways. He would come home from work, and swig milk from the carton, whilst my Grandmama would be exclaiming, "Paul! Honestly!" He ( Read more... )

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anonymous July 10 2007, 20:00:51 UTC

GREAT JOB PAULETTE. YOU HAVE A REAL WAY WITH WORDS. I MADE A COPY FOR MY KIDS. THEY WILL APPRECIATE IT. NICK CERTAINLY DOES NOT REMEMBER HIM AND KATE NEVER MET HIM. BUT HE WAS A COOOL GUY. THANKS FOR SHARING.

LOVE,
AUNT PAULETTE

vernalwoman July 12 2007, 20:52:59 UTC

My pleasure to share my memories with you and everyone- Grampapa was a very unique person. I can see alot of his traits in my dad :)