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My ongoing series writing about my father, including his sudden death


The Aftermath of Dad’s Death

The Aftermath of Dad’s Death

Annette Gendler
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Jan 9
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A Father-Daughter Conversation That Began Long After He Was Gone

A Father-Daughter Conversation That Began Long After He Was Gone

Annette Gendler
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October 24, 2025
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The Worst Day of My Life

The Worst Day of My Life

Annette Gendler
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September 26, 2025
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Dad Hated Latin—But His Dictionary Is My Treasure

Dad Hated Latin—But His Dictionary Is My Treasure

Annette Gendler
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September 12, 2025
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The Second Stage of Grief

The Second Stage of Grief

Annette Gendler
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August 22, 2025
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Dad's Memorial Service

Dad's Memorial Service

Annette Gendler
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July 11, 2025
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Waving Back at Dad

Waving Back at Dad

Annette Gendler
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June 13, 2025
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Excavating Dad

Excavating Dad

Annette Gendler
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May 23, 2025
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The Call Came at 6 p.m.

The Call Came at 6 p.m.

Annette Gendler
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May 2, 2025
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The Last Time I Saw My Father

The Last Time I Saw My Father

Annette Gendler
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March 28, 2025
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Dad's Swimming Trunks Live On

Dad's Swimming Trunks Live On

Annette Gendler
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July 26, 2024
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Dad's Conclusions about Life

Dad's Conclusions about Life

Annette Gendler
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June 14, 2024
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Left in the Wake of a Demented Parent

Left in the Wake of a Demented Parent

Annette Gendler
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April 19, 2024
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