In a Word

In a Word is the first project of the “writing” variety; it is the figurative springboard for all other writing thus far; and it represents the essence of why I began such an endeavor in the first place.

As the Presentation describes and illustrates, this idea began with the basic understanding that Fathers are parents and, therefore, can and should express their love to their children – who have Rights as well. Although a letter or Writings seems hardly the best medium in the modern age, it happens to be one of the few remaining that I am able to exercise…

Of course, I could have chosen other Words…more words. In this vein, I cannot offer a concise explanation on the words. The Tone or Tenor of the letters may be silly, serious or somewhere in between; some are written from the clear disadvantage or disposition of having no contact with my children. In a Word in the evidence of a phoenix rising out of the ashes...For more information, please e-mail: hey@hkirkrainer.org

*In a Word*	About In a Word
InAWord_Presentation_11-20-08.pdf; InAWord_Presentation_11-20-08.pps	Developed long ago, this Microsoft Power-point presentation includes both music and audio narrative; it is the storyboard for the series of letters written under the same title...Once again, I give you the Power-point in it's original format.
In A Word_Letters_11-20-08.pdf;	Over 300 letters were developed under the inspiration of family - who suggested that this might one-day be important to my children. I have learned much from this project and hope, as well, that my children can learn much from it...
ALetterToDad_12-31-08.pdf	Like myself in a sense - but written from the child to his dad, this twice-made movie is as special as they come: a boy, turned man, has a dire need to be rejoined to his dad estranged for many years. Just one example of so many tragic cases, but with hope...
InAWord_AboutProject_2004.pdf	Beginning in late 2003, and with the encouragement of family, I began writing single page letters based on a brief mission, a scope and a lot of love...
InAWord_AnApology_2003.pdf	One key ingredient to mending broken relationships is to "be real"; and one realization is that divorce is reason enough to apologize to your children - even if it was not what you wanted or pursued. Divorce is destructive - to include the aftermath of shifting authority and allegiance in the once unified family. As the
InAWord_Fatherhood_2004.pdf	An introduction for In A Word, the role of the father is crucial to his children; and for those parents who understand this fact, much appreciation and gratitude will be expressed in one form or another.
InAWord_Compassion_2005.pdf	"Compassion" is a beautiful word; it just sound like goodness. "The Good Samaritan" was compassionate by lending a hand the robbed and battered traveler. What an example!
InAWord_Obsession_2005.pdf	Use of "obsession" can vary from the mild and casual "tagging" for someone persistence, to the real and applicable behavior that can be debilitating in extreme cases called disorders. To obsessed is...