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Posted on April 17, 2020 Posted in General Information, Literature, Poetry, Reading, Uncategorized
Today–Read a Poem and Laugh
They're So Cute When They're Small

It’s still April, which means it’s still National Poetry Month. Last week, I shared my two favorite poems in French, and Richard Blanco’s very powerful work. I thought that this week we’d go a bit lighter. Whether you call it …

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Posted on April 13, 2020 Posted in General Information, Personal History, TRAVEL, Washington
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
Mount Rainier Under Clouds

I’ve been to or through Tacoma and Pierce County, many times, but on October 3rd, 2016, Mike and I drove through on a photo excursion. If you want to read my Pierce County post from the Evergreen book, just click …

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Posted on April 9, 2020 Posted in Automotive History, Car Shows, General Information
C’mon, Live a Little–Drive a Rambler
A 1937 Nash Ambassador Badge and Grill

The Thomas B. Jeffrey Company started building cars in 1902. They had two models: the Jeffrey and the Rambler. In 1917, Charles W. Nash, who had just stepped down as head of General Motors, bought the company and renamed it …

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Posted on April 5, 2020 Posted in California, General Information, Life Lessons, Personal History, TRAVEL
Colusa California 1960-62
Trinity United Methodist Church, Colusa, California

In 1960, when Poppa turned down Bishop Phillips’ offer to move to Ogden, Utah, he transferred his membership to the California-Nevada Conference of the Methodist Church. With his new appointment, in June, 1960, we moved to Colusa, California. Poppa’s new …

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Posted on April 2, 2020 Posted in Car Shows, General Information, Uncategorized
The 1950 Shoebox Ford Custom
The 1950 Shoebox Ford Custom

In 1949, Ford introduced its first post-war design. Instead of having noticeable fenders covering the four wheels, the car had a slab sided profile that led to people calling it the “shoebox.” Ford wasn’t first out with such a design. …

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Posted on March 29, 2020 Posted in General Information, Personal History, Uncategorized
Stockton, California at the end of the fifties.
Burns Tower, University of the Pacific Campus

We moved to Stockton, California at the end of the fifties.. At that time, thousands of people were moving into Califoria each day. Think about that: each day the state’s population increased by over a thousand people. (California jumped from …

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Posted on March 27, 2020 Posted in General Information, Life Lessons, Personal History, Uncategorized

I read, a lot. Anyone looking at my 2020 Reading List can see that. Twenty-five books on the fun side and five more on the Educational side. Most of the “Fun” books are froth. When I was a child, I’d …

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Posted on March 25, 2020 Posted in Car Shows, General Information
Pontiac Motor Cars
1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport

The 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport showcased on the Green and White of the El Cerrito High School Gauchos. One of the outstanding members of the Pontiac Motor Car family.

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Posted on March 24, 2020 Posted in General Information, Personal History
Rocky Mountain College, Billings
The Lavina United Methodist Church

After serving Mountain View Church in Butte, my Father accepted a position at Rocky Mountain College, in Billings, Montana. Hired as Executive Vice-President and Acting President, Poppa wore many hats at Rocky. He spent a lot of time on the …

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Posted on March 22, 2020 Posted in General Information, Personal History
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Welcome to our Bear Cave

“They” tell us to stay at home. If we must go out, we should keep a “social distance” of at least six feet between people. Don’t go out to eat, unless the restaurant serves take out. Don’t go out for …

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