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The Wit and Wisdom of David Johnson

The Empty Chair

By David Johnson
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Posted 9/10/24

I remember the first family gathering after my father died. The dining table my mother had received as a gift when I was in high school was stretched out and extra leaves were inserted. Six matching chairs plus several folding chairs lined both sides. At the foot of the table sat mama’s chair and at the head sat daddy’s.

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