Tag Archives: roots

On Blue Collar Roots

Posted on June 25, 2022 by richp45198

On a shelf in my office is a large piece of coal. It is there as a reminder of where I come from and where my roots are. Those roots are solidly amidst what is now referred to as “blue … Continue reading →

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On Being Shanty Irish

Posted on October 8, 2021 by richp45198

Some years ago in a long-forgotten novel, I came across the term “Shanty Irish”. It referred to a certain discomfort one might have in the presence of wealth. Shanty Irish refers to those Irish immigrants who, in Ireland or in … Continue reading →

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On the Power of Family

Posted on February 19, 2021 by richp45198

Years ago when I was going through a bad time, my father said something simple that has stayed with me: “Don’t forget. We’re all in this together.” It was a simple statement about the power of family and the longing … Continue reading →

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On Claiming Your Roots

Posted on December 4, 2020 by richp45198

Yes, I’m from Scranton. Nowadays, upon learning that, most people ask if I know Joe Biden. (I don’t but do have some interesting connections with his family). It used to be that people would mention the TV show The Office … Continue reading →

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