#grandfather — Public Fediverse posts
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Dedushka, or: Saba
A ‘Garland’ Shadorma
oldest child
born in poverty
raised at a
children's home
because his parents couldn't
afford to feed him
hunger pangs
caught with potatoes
left behind
on the field
shipped off to fight the Nazis
without a weapon
at the front
fell in a meat wave
stabbed at war
through the calf
by Germans probing corpses
crawled back through the night
taught himself
how to speak Russian
for college
self-made man
became the chief engineer
at a major plant
in Vilnius
under Soviets
my Saba
a proud Yid
hired Refusenik engineers
fired for Jewish souls
gave up his
party membership
cursed the damned
Communists
for antisemitism—and
moved to Israel
oldest child
caught with potatoes
stabbed at war
self-made man
hired Refusenik engineers
moved to Israel‘Garland’ Shadorma?
The ‘Garland’ Shadorma was created by Sylvia Cognac, modeled after the ‘Garland’ Cinquain. Essentially, it is a Shadorma series of seven stanzas, with the seventh and final stanza being composed of lines from all six previous stanzas.
Tanka Tuesday
For Tanka Tuesday, Robbie encourages us to compose syllabic poems that includes a story. My above shadorma is about my grandfather (saba).
My grandfather grew up very poor, was forced to fight the Nazis in World War II without a weapon, and was badly wounded; but he survived and taught himself Russian so he could become a top engineer in Soviet Lithuania.
Even when the government threatened him, he kept hiring Jewish engineers who were punished for applying for exit visas to Israel. In the end, he gave up his cursed the antisemitism around him, Communist Party membership, and moved with his family to Israel.
Let’s write poetry together!
When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone – it’s possible. But creatively, it’s more like painting: you can’t just use the same colours in every painting. It’s just not an option. You can’t take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences.
–Ben Harper (b. 1969)Would you like to create poetry with me and have a completed poem of yours featured here at the Skeptic’s Kaddish? I am very excited to have launched the ‘Poetry Partners’ initiative and am looking forward to meeting and creating with you… Check it out!
#Aliyah #Family #Grandfather #History #Israel #Jewish #JewishHistory #Poem #Poetry #Shadorma #SovietJewry -
Dedushka, or: Saba
A ‘Garland’ Shadorma
oldest child
born in poverty
raised at a
children's home
because his parents couldn't
afford to feed him
hunger pangs
caught with potatoes
left behind
on the field
shipped off to fight the Nazis
without a weapon
at the front
fell in a meat wave
stabbed at war
through the calf
by Germans probing corpses
crawled back through the night
taught himself
how to speak Russian
for college
self-made man
became the chief engineer
at a major plant
in Vilnius
under Soviets
my Saba
a proud Yid
hired Refusenik engineers
fired for Jewish souls
gave up his
party membership
cursed the damned
Communists
for antisemitism—and
moved to Israel
oldest child
caught with potatoes
stabbed at war
self-made man
hired Refusenik engineers
moved to Israel‘Garland’ Shadorma?
The ‘Garland’ Shadorma was created by Sylvia Cognac, modeled after the ‘Garland’ Cinquain. Essentially, it is a Shadorma series of seven stanzas, with the seventh and final stanza being composed of lines from all six previous stanzas.
Tanka Tuesday
For Tanka Tuesday, Robbie encourages us to compose syllabic poems that includes a story. My above shadorma is about my grandfather (saba).
My grandfather grew up very poor, was forced to fight the Nazis in World War II without a weapon, and was badly wounded; but he survived and taught himself Russian so he could become a top engineer in Soviet Lithuania.
Even when the government threatened him, he kept hiring Jewish engineers who were punished for applying for exit visas to Israel. In the end, he gave up his cursed the antisemitism around him, Communist Party membership, and moved with his family to Israel.
Let’s write poetry together!
When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone – it’s possible. But creatively, it’s more like painting: you can’t just use the same colours in every painting. It’s just not an option. You can’t take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences.
–Ben Harper (b. 1969)Would you like to create poetry with me and have a completed poem of yours featured here at the Skeptic’s Kaddish? I am very excited to have launched the ‘Poetry Partners’ initiative and am looking forward to meeting and creating with you… Check it out!
#Aliyah #Family #Grandfather #History #Israel #Jewish #JewishHistory #Poem #Poetry #Shadorma #SovietJewry -
Dedushka, or: Saba
A ‘Garland’ Shadorma
oldest child
born in poverty
raised at a
children's home
because his parents couldn't
afford to feed him
hunger pangs
caught with potatoes
left behind
on the field
shipped off to fight the Nazis
without a weapon
at the front
fell in a meat wave
stabbed at war
through the calf
by Germans probing corpses
crawled back through the night
taught himself
how to speak Russian
for college
self-made man
became the chief engineer
at a major plant
in Vilnius
under Soviets
my Saba
a proud Yid
hired Refusenik engineers
fired for Jewish souls
gave up his
party membership
cursed the damned
Communists
for antisemitism—and
moved to Israel
oldest child
caught with potatoes
stabbed at war
self-made man
hired Refusenik engineers
moved to Israel‘Garland’ Shadorma?
The ‘Garland’ Shadorma was created by Sylvia Cognac, modeled after the ‘Garland’ Cinquain. Essentially, it is a Shadorma series of seven stanzas, with the seventh and final stanza being composed of lines from all six previous stanzas.
Tanka Tuesday
For Tanka Tuesday, Robbie encourages us to compose syllabic poems that includes a story. My above shadorma is about my grandfather (saba).
My grandfather grew up very poor, was forced to fight the Nazis in World War II without a weapon, and was badly wounded; but he survived and taught himself Russian so he could become a top engineer in Soviet Lithuania.
Even when the government threatened him, he kept hiring Jewish engineers who were punished for applying for exit visas to Israel. In the end, he gave up his cursed the antisemitism around him, Communist Party membership, and moved with his family to Israel.
Let’s write poetry together!
When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone – it’s possible. But creatively, it’s more like painting: you can’t just use the same colours in every painting. It’s just not an option. You can’t take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences.
–Ben Harper (b. 1969)Would you like to create poetry with me and have a completed poem of yours featured here at the Skeptic’s Kaddish? I am very excited to have launched the ‘Poetry Partners’ initiative and am looking forward to meeting and creating with you… Check it out!
#Aliyah #Family #Grandfather #History #Israel #Jewish #JewishHistory #Poem #Poetry #Shadorma #SovietJewry -
Dedushka, or: Saba
A ‘Garland’ Shadorma
oldest child
born in poverty
raised at a
children's home
because his parents couldn't
afford to feed him
hunger pangs
caught with potatoes
left behind
on the field
shipped off to fight the Nazis
without a weapon
at the front
fell in a meat wave
stabbed at war
through the calf
by Germans probing corpses
crawled back through the night
taught himself
how to speak Russian
for college
self-made man
became the chief engineer
at a major plant
in Vilnius
under Soviets
my Saba
a proud Yid
hired Refusenik engineers
fired for Jewish souls
gave up his
party membership
cursed the damned
Communists
for antisemitism—and
moved to Israel
oldest child
caught with potatoes
stabbed at war
self-made man
hired Refusenik engineers
moved to Israel‘Garland’ Shadorma?
The ‘Garland’ Shadorma was created by Sylvia Cognac, modeled after the ‘Garland’ Cinquain. Essentially, it is a Shadorma series of seven stanzas, with the seventh and final stanza being composed of lines from all six previous stanzas.
Tanka Tuesday
For Tanka Tuesday, Robbie encourages us to compose syllabic poems that includes a story. My above shadorma is about my grandfather (saba).
My grandfather grew up very poor, was forced to fight the Nazis in World War II without a weapon, and was badly wounded; but he survived and taught himself Russian so he could become a top engineer in Soviet Lithuania.
Even when the government threatened him, he kept hiring Jewish engineers who were punished for applying for exit visas to Israel. In the end, he gave up his cursed the antisemitism around him, Communist Party membership, and moved with his family to Israel.
Let’s write poetry together!
When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone – it’s possible. But creatively, it’s more like painting: you can’t just use the same colours in every painting. It’s just not an option. You can’t take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences.
–Ben Harper (b. 1969)Would you like to create poetry with me and have a completed poem of yours featured here at the Skeptic’s Kaddish? I am very excited to have launched the ‘Poetry Partners’ initiative and am looking forward to meeting and creating with you… Check it out!
#Aliyah #Family #Grandfather #History #Israel #Jewish #JewishHistory #Poem #Poetry #Shadorma #SovietJewry -
Dedushka, or: Saba
A ‘Garland’ Shadorma
oldest child
born in poverty
raised at a
children's home
because his parents couldn't
afford to feed him
hunger pangs
caught with potatoes
left behind
on the field
shipped off to fight the Nazis
without a weapon
at the front
fell in a meat wave
stabbed at war
through the calf
by Germans probing corpses
crawled back through the night
taught himself
how to speak Russian
for college
self-made man
became the chief engineer
at a major plant
in Vilnius
under Soviets
my Saba
a proud Yid
hired Refusenik engineers
fired for Jewish souls
gave up his
party membership
cursed the damned
Communists
for antisemitism—and
moved to Israel
oldest child
caught with potatoes
stabbed at war
self-made man
hired Refusenik engineers
moved to Israel‘Garland’ Shadorma?
The ‘Garland’ Shadorma was created by Sylvia Cognac, modeled after the ‘Garland’ Cinquain. Essentially, it is a Shadorma series of seven stanzas, with the seventh and final stanza being composed of lines from all six previous stanzas.
Tanka Tuesday
For Tanka Tuesday, Robbie encourages us to compose syllabic poems that includes a story. My above shadorma is about my grandfather (saba).
My grandfather grew up very poor, was forced to fight the Nazis in World War II without a weapon, and was badly wounded; but he survived and taught himself Russian so he could become a top engineer in Soviet Lithuania.
Even when the government threatened him, he kept hiring Jewish engineers who were punished for applying for exit visas to Israel. In the end, he gave up his cursed the antisemitism around him, Communist Party membership, and moved with his family to Israel.
Let’s write poetry together!
When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone – it’s possible. But creatively, it’s more like painting: you can’t just use the same colours in every painting. It’s just not an option. You can’t take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences.
–Ben Harper (b. 1969)Would you like to create poetry with me and have a completed poem of yours featured here at the Skeptic’s Kaddish? I am very excited to have launched the ‘Poetry Partners’ initiative and am looking forward to meeting and creating with you… Check it out!
#Aliyah #Family #Grandfather #History #Israel #Jewish #JewishHistory #Poem #Poetry #Shadorma #SovietJewry -
https://www.fogolf.com/1250489/kai-trump-names-her-top-picks-for-pga-championship-victory/ Kai Trump names her top picks for PGA Championship victory #AroniminkGolfClub #DonaldTrump #DonaldTrumpJr #GettyImages #grandfather #IrishStar #Kai #KaiMadisonTrump #KaiTrump #KaiMadisonTrump #KaiTrump #Madison #PGAChampionship #ScottieScheffler #trump #UniversityOfMiamiHurricanes #VanessaTrump
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My Grandfather’s Advice Helped Me Retire Early From Google at Age 55
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Matt Lowrie, 55, a former Google employee who lives…
#NewsBeep #News #Personalfinance #advice #brokerageaccount #Business #earlyretirement #Finance #Google #grandfather #Inflation #Investing #kid #MarketOpportunity #Money #People #PersonalFinance #portfolio #rule #time #UK #UnitedKingdom #year
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/948509/ My Grandfather’s Advice Helped Me Retire Early From Google at Age 55 #advice #BrokerageAccount #Business #EarlyRetirement #Finance #Google #grandfather #Inflation #Investing #kid #MarketOpportunity #money #People #PersonalFinance #portfolio #rule #time #UK #UnitedKingdom #year
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/476406/ My Grandfather’s Advice Helped Me Retire Early From Google at Age 55 #advice #BrokerageAccount #Business #EarlyRetirement #Éire #Google #grandfather #IE #inflation #Investing #Ireland #kid #MarketOpportunity #Money #People #PersonalFinance #PersonalFinance #portfolio #rule #time #year
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The discussions between grandfather Florenci and Jordi Pujol: this is how the family justifies the inheritance in Andorra https://www.byteseu.com/1976001/ #and #Andorra #between #discussions #Family #florenci #grandfather #how #in #inheritance #is #jordi #justified #pujol #the #this
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https://www.fogolf.com/1237719/kai-trump-gives-her-verdict-on-presidents-plans-for-a-third-term-a-lot-could-happen-until-2028-3/ Kai Trump gives her verdict on president’s plans for a third term: ‘A lot could happen until 2028’ #DonaldTrump #grandfather #Kai #KaiMadisonTrump #KaiTrump #KaiMadisonTrump #KaiTrump #LoganPaul #Madison #SocialMedia #trump #VicePresidentKamalaHarris #WhiteHouse
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#MadeKuti proudly shows off his #grandfather #felakuti lifetime
achievement #GRAMMYs
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"How you manage your disappointments defines whether you just heal, or whether you evolve!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
Skiing has defined a large part of who I am and what I do.
And I've certainly documented my history with the sport here!
For over 25 years, the slopes have been my winter sanctuary. I’m usually the first one at the chairlift, chasing that perfect morning run and the "exuberance of the carve." It’s more than just a hobby; it’s a rhythm that connects me with friends and family, acting as the backdrop for some of my best memories.
The sport has even found its way into my professional life as a futurist. I’ve often written about the "Powder Principle." It's a story about a young engineer who turned down a high-paying job because it would mess with his skiing time, which became a great way to explain shifting generational values. I’ve also explored the link between high performance and business speed, drawing lessons from sharing the slopes with Olympian Larisa Yurkiw. Then there are numerous trends and innovation pieces I have written about the sport as a way of explaining the future and opportunity.
Skiing has always been a perfect metaphor for agility and looking ahead!
Of course, this past season didn't go as planned. As many of you know, a fall on the ice left me with a spinal injury that sidelined me for the entire winter. It was a tough break - literally- but I’m making this my final word on the matter.Yesterday, during an early morning walk, I went over to the chairlift where I would usually start my day, at the sport where I would claim 'first chair.' It was tough to be there, but it was kind of a cathartic moment, and a big learning opportunity for me!
It reminded me that dwelling on the "what ifs" doesn't help anyone, and
frankly, I’m ready to move past the injury narrative and focus entirely on the recovery.That brings me back to the idea of evolving. Instead of being bitter about the lost season, I’ve shifted my focus to what’s next. I’m trading the ski boots for golf clubs as I prepare for a tee time at St. Andrews in just 48 days, and I'm finding joy in new roles, like being a grandfather to Mason.
Managing disappointment isn't just about healing the damage; it's about pivoting to new opportunities with a positive mindset!
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Futurist Jim Carroll will start 'rotation' exercises in just a few weeks to start his rehab process for golf!
**#Disappointment** **#Evolution** **#Healing** **#Skiing** **#Resilience** **#Pivot** **#Mindset** **#Growth** **#Recovery** **#Perspective** **#NewChapter** **#Gratitude** **#Golf** **#StAndrews** **#Grandfather** **#Transformation** **#Cathartic** **#Forward** **#Opportunity** **#Positivity** **#Lessons** **#Moving** **#Letting** **#Embrace** **#Onwards**
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Hype for the Future 100B: Grandfather Mountain
Introduction Largely associated with Avery County, Grandfather Mountain is situated at the highest elevation along the Eastern Continental Divide in the United States of America. Though Mount Mitchell is situated at an even higher elevation, Mitchell is located further west and not along the Eastern Continental Divide in any way. Infrastructure The entirely gated community known as Grandfather is located directly at the centerpiece of Grandfather Mountain in the western portion of the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/08/hype-for-the-future-100b-grandfather-mountain/
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Longtime Bengals season ticket holder says he was attacked after home game
A Bengals fan says he was attacked and seriously hurt after the last home game in November.It happened…
#NFL #CincinnatiBengals #Cincinnati #Bengals #Beer #bengalsfan #car #driver #face #family #father #Football #grandfather #homegame #husband #johndittly #man #nov. #policereport #sunday
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Longtime Bengals season ticket holder says he was attacked after home game
A Bengals fan says he was attacked and seriously hurt after the last home game in November.It happened…
#NFL #CincinnatiBengals #Cincinnati #Bengals #Beer #bengalsfan #car #driver #face #family #father #Football #grandfather #homegame #husband #johndittly #man #nov. #policereport #sunday
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Longtime Bengals season ticket holder says he was attacked after home game https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/577220/ #Beer #Bengals #BengalsFan #car #Cincinnati #CincinnatiBengals #CincinnatiBengals #driver #face #family #father #Football #grandfather #HomeGame #husband #JohnDittly #man #NFL #nov. #PoliceReport #sunday
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Longtime Bengals season ticket holder says he was attacked after home game https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/577220/ #Beer #Bengals #BengalsFan #car #Cincinnati #CincinnatiBengals #CincinnatiBengals #driver #face #family #father #Football #grandfather #HomeGame #husband #JohnDittly #man #NFL #nov. #PoliceReport #sunday
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EDIT: veracity in question.
An "information document" - accusation filed by a prosecutor - has texts betw alleged assassin & his lover, a male transitioning to female. One text, answering "Why did you do it?" says "I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can't be negotiated out."
Also: "I am still ok, my love... I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you."
#violence is #never a #solution | #grandfather #shotgun | #MAGA #parents https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-texts-murder-b2827778.html -
My Pawpaw treated himself to a Wild West Huntin' Trip shortly before he died. Here is a friend and their guide, trussing a kill. 1960s. #grandfather #grandfathers #grandpa #grandpas #hunting #huntingtrip #west #wildwest #westernunitedstates #1960s #photography #familyphoto
