Frank Vandinther
Bio
Chicago born and raised, educated Illinois, Michigan, and Ontario Canada.
Retired and writing.
Singer songwriter - see YOUTUBE.
Family: spouse, kids, and grandchildren who live in Michigan, Montana, California, and ALaska.
Stories (4)
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THIN SKIN
I grew up hearing at home and elsewhere that I needed to “toughen up!” That I was “too sensitive.” And, that I did not take criticism well. I heard it from my mom and dad. My paternal grandmother called me a “cry baby” more than once. I heard it from teachers. I heard it from coaches. I admit it. It’s true. I did not take criticism well.
By Frank Vandinther5 years ago in Families
The man in the middle.
Soon after this photo was taken, by whom I do not know, he became my father. But I digress. If you read some of my earlier stories, you might recognize the photo above. Perhaps your imagination or curiosity compelled you to read further, and wonder about various characters or times pictured there.
By Frank Vandinther5 years ago in Families
Two cans
I remain unclear about many things. One thing however in particular that day was clear and it compelled me to leave my room, the smells of breakfast in the kitchen, an unmade bed, and the sounds of airplanes hourly battering my roof, windows, and walls. I headed to the airport for a last minute purchase; I am clear about the outlandish, extra expense of last minute decisions.
By Frank Vandinther5 years ago in Families
