Monthly Archives: March 2018

Remembering more of the 1960s

Not only were we out protesting the Vietnam War and fighting for Civil Rights, we of the ’60s were also learning (Thank You Rachel Carlson) about the environment.   “Silent Spring” was the first book that really taught me about the … Continue reading

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Remember when WE marched?

Back in the ’60s,  many of us marched to support the civil rights movement and/or to oppose the Vietnam war.  I did both.  And it made a difference.  Like today,  our marching back then annoyed the heck out of the adults…you … Continue reading

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Mom

Born in 1917, our mother would have been 101 today.   Instead, she didn’t quite make it to 90.   I thought if anyone could make it to 100, she would have been that person…on will power alone! Here she is with … Continue reading

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Happy birthday, Diana

Diana is now 43!   Here are two photos of her, so you can think of her while I do!  The first is her 3rd birthday;  the second is from her performance in the 3rd grade “Macbeth”…performed in Piqua.  Diana is Lady … Continue reading

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A few of pictures of Lois and me

 

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Florida takes a stand on guns. At last!

It’s not enough, but Florida is at last taking some small steps to control the gun violence in our state.  Bump stocks will be  illegal and the age to purchase weapons will raise to 21. I agree with both of … Continue reading

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All quiet on the southern front

We had such a nice (although too brief) visit with our friends, Lois and Tom.   It’s an amazing thing to have a continuous friendship for 75 years…soon to be 76.   Lois and I were neighbors born less than two months … Continue reading

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