So lately, I've had my splintered, dysfunctional family on my mind.

Or should I say, I've had 2 members of my family on my mind who, from what I know, were NOT splintered and dysfunctional.....  My grandfathers. 

Grandfather #1 (my father's father) was a professional historian.  An expert in French medieval history.  Head of the history department at Princeton University for many years.

Grandfather #2 (my mother's father) was head librarian of the science and technology division of the New York City public library for many years.  He also wrote books on making things with concrete, building outdoor play equipment, and so on.  He farmed after he retired.

What I don't know (because both my parents are deceased) is why BOTH of them ended up moving hundreds of miles away from their respective families, and wanted as little to do with them as possible...

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