Coffee #49 with Marlowe Jayme

Fifty Cups of Coffee #49: Marlowe Jayme
Date: January 1, 2025
Location: Zoom

How we know each other

Marlowe is my dad!

What Marlowe is doing now

Marlowe is happily retired from his long career as the electrical supervisor at The Oregonian, a career that spanned 35 years. He’s enjoying retirement, still volunteers with the Knights of Columbus occasionally, travels when he can, and his latest hobby is building these super cool 3D wooden structures.

Three questions

During these Fifty Cups of Coffee chats, I ask each person the same three questions. The reasoning behind each is as follows:

Question 1 – Social media makes it easy for other people to think that they know us, when truthfully, we all only see a small sliver of someone’s life and who they really are. This is the interviewee’s chance to share something that is important to them that, for whatever reason, other people may not know.

Question 2 – We all have fears, no matter who are are or where we are in life. This helps connect us and show we are all more alike than we are different.

Question 3 – I believe the answer to this question helps show each person’s true values, passions, and their why in life.

There are no right or wrong answers to any of these. I’m including each person’s answers in first person. Their answers have been edited from my notes for length and clarity, but these are their words.

What is one thing you wish more people knew about you?

“Something that I wish people more to knew about me is the fact that I do care for people, but I try to make sure that people know. That they know that I’m giving it, and they appreciate it.”

What is your deepest fear?

“The deepest fear I had, which I don’t have anymore, aside from dying, was when I was working. My fear was I would lose my job and I had a family to take care of. My deepest fear now is losing family members.”

If you had unlimited funds, what would you do with your life?

“Life would be like a freestyle lifestyle. Don’t have to worry about anything. I’d take care of the family and extended family members. Life would be a lot easier. You know, you pay off your house, pay off your debts, your cars and stuff like that. And then I’d spend money on trips and travels while I can. If I had unlimited funds? I want to live in Hawaii.”

Lessons Learned

My dad was very succinct, so my takeaways will be equally succinct. Here are a few takeaways from our conversation:

  • There are many different ways to show that you care about people. My dad and I have very different communication styles, which caused a lot of challenges between us growing up. But I do recognize how much he cares about other people. And I think his first answer alludes to others maybe not always realizing how much he cares.
  • Taking care of family has always been a priority. Both of my parents have always worked very, very hard to make sure my brother and I were safe, taken care of, had a roof over our heads, and were well fed. I’m glad that my father has this time to relax now and not stress about taking care of us. He has worked hard and deserves to enjoy every minute of his retirement!
  • Hawaii is the dream life. I can totally see my dad living in Hawaii. He and my mom love it there so much, and have traveled there a few times. One of our favorite family travels was vacationing in Maui with our kids and my parents. I hope you get to live out your dreams and have a place in Hawaii someday, Dad!

Thanks so much for taking the time to chat, Dad!

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