Tag: family
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Paying tribute to Grandpa, the most grateful man I’ve known
On Saturday, April 18, my grandfather Marshall Cheek Kidd passed away. He had just turned 97, and, for the first time, was really starting to feel his age. The life of the party was slowing down, both physically and mentally. It was hard to believe, but the man with the gift of gab suddenly had…
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Life Lessons from “The Old Philosopher”
A lot of people have hope. Don’t spoil it. When you think you shouldn’t say it, don’t. When you have nothing to do, do it now. My grandfather, Marshall Kidd, is the wisest man I know. And I’m not alone in my thinking. The self-proclaimed “Old Philosopher” has made quite the impression through the years,…
