Comments on: A Life Well Lived

By: Parry Desmond

Parry Desmond — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:50:47 +0000

I’m doing research for a book on “Boo Boo” Hoff, a colorful Philadelphia bootlegger and major figure in boxing during the Roaring Twenties. According to Philadelphia newspapers, Al Wohlman, your grandfather, was an entertainer at Hoff’s Piccadilly Cafe. Do you know where can get more info on Mr. Wohlman?
Thanks. Parry Desmond

By: Scott Forrest

Scott Forrest — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:00:20 +0000

What a fabulous shot in my life’s vein to stumble accross this while exploring the internet on this Sunday morning Shahanna.

You are an exceptional talent and a brite angel who truely relects the best of Halmar and beyond. And..I can tell you this from my personal experience with Halmar that she knew it before she passed

I honor you and your beautiful soul.

By: Bean

Bean — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:24:09 +0000

The anniversary of my own mother’s death recently passed this spring. Although we were never close, not even when I was an infant, there is something about a mother’s passing that hits one’s core.
Thank you for sharing your own story and memories.

By: quirkyartist

quirkyartist — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:15:50 +0000

I think it is wonderful that your mother was able to admit that she wanted you to be an extension of herself. Mine certainly felt that way also, but it came across in the form of endless criticism. It’s good to know what the ground rules are. A beautifully written post.

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:26:02 +0000

You have dealt with something in your life which is imminent in mine,my Mum being 86yo cannot live forever, I know this intellectually but my heart cannot accept it. Since my stepfather,s death last year August 17th,I have had her in my care, not in my home but taking her shopping and cooking her meals etc. We have grown closer than ever!
Thankyou for this moving tribute to your Mum,she sure was a character and I enjoyed reading about her and you immensely!

By: Anita

Anita — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:55:14 +0000

That’s all we can ask in the end is a life well lived. It sounds like indeed your mother had that. I enjoyed reading this.

By: Carol

Carol — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:15:02 +0000

What a wonderful post and tribute.
I really enjoyed reading it.
Carol

By: Peggy Taranenko

Peggy Taranenko — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:16:05 +0000

Your mother sounds like a woman I would have loved to have been friends with. In fact, your wit and charm leads me to believe that you would be a terrific friend as well.

Peggy, who is trying to catch up with the blogging class