Monthly Archives: March 2008

Major, the Appaloosa, my Horse

I have always been and animal lover, and have kept so many things as pets it’s hard to list them all. Every living thing delighted me, from smallest bug to the largest of animals. That may seem unusual for a … Continue reading

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Good Friday and Easter Memories and Traditions

During my childhood “Good Friday” was good because we would be dying eggs, and in a day or two I was going to be hunting for Easter Eggs. I knew it was also a day that we took special time … Continue reading

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My First Car Purchase – 1964 Mustang

Photo courtesy of Remarkable Cars My first car was a “hand-me-down” from my Dad, his old Plymouth Valiant station wagon with it’s slanted-six engine, and standard shift on the column. It was Grey, I learned to drive in that car … Continue reading

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Remembering the Hula-Hoop

A few months ago I was involved in a discussion about, of all things, the Hula-Hoop. It set off a lot of memories, and only now am I getting here to post some thoughts…only to find that today is the … Continue reading

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The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Memories

As we remember the birth of Dr. Seuss today, in the year 1904, I clearly remember the fun of reading his popular book, “The Cat in the Hat Comes Back“, which followed “The Cat in the Hat”. We were still … Continue reading

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