The Examined Life of Brian W. Sykes

The Examined Life of Brian W. Sykes

Apple Trees

Apples gave me a perspective of seasons... and those at Grandpa's house were the best of memories.

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Brian W. Sykes
Feb 09, 2026
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As a child, I thought of my Grandpa Sykes as a farmer. He had a total of about 5-acres of land, mostly covered in woods. But around his home, he had 2 large gardens (one directly in front, 1 behind …

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