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Category Archives: Remembering
Long Lost Treasure
I know the location of an actual buried treasure. Well, let’s just say that I can come within approximately ten yards of it. But, because I lost the map, I can’t get to the exact location. It was buried in … Continue reading
Posted in Remembering
Tagged Buried treasure, marbles, sucrets, Treasure Island, William Kidd
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No One is the Villain in Their Own Life
I knew something was about to happen. Following the previous evening’s events, something was bound to happen, had to happen. It was my senior year of high school and the evening before, another friend and I had been in a … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Remembering
Tagged fighting, High school, Lexington and Concord
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The Librarian
I didn’t know her, but I was afraid. She was an imposing woman of grey hair, twisted tightly and somehow bolted in a bun to the top of her head. As cliché as it may sound, around her neck was … Continue reading
Posted in Remembering
Tagged Charles Lingbergh, George Patton, Hypatia, Hypatia of Alexandria, John Kennedy, Librarian, Library, Paul Revere
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Powers and Abilities far Beyond Those of Mortal Men
Back when I was five- or six-years-old, I wanted, more than anything, to grow up to be Superman. I hadn’t gone to first grade yet, so I hadn’t been taught to read, but once I figured out that The Adventures … Continue reading
Wishing I Could Take Back an Arrow
There’s always a moment, perhaps a split-second before you do anything, take any action, in which you can change your mind. I can recall standing on the high-diving board, when I was a kid, and attempting to get the courage … Continue reading
Looking for Joy
Recently I was watching The Bucket List and there’s a scene where Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman are sitting on top of one of the pyramids in Giza. Morgan Freeman’s character tells Jack Nicholson’s that the ancient Egyptians believed that … Continue reading
Giblets, a Dime and Quarter
I return to my childhood and, within my mind’s ear, I can clearly hear my mother’s oft-repeated lament, “May you, one day, have children of your own.” Her wisdom within that sentence—also heard by her from her mother—is prophetic and … Continue reading
On Being Rich
There was a time in my life when I was relatively financially successful. I drove a nice car. My (now ex-) wife did, too. We had a lovely tract home in an upscale community which was nicely furnished and our … Continue reading
Oh, Sugar Sugar
When I was a youth, I believe the single most important thing in my life was candy. In the past, I’ve mentioned my love for baseball; my Little League years being some of the best times of my life. But … Continue reading
Posted in Remembering
Tagged Candy, easter bunny, easter candy, halloween, halloween candy, Ice cream
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The Day I Peed My Pants
I was in sixth grade. Wait. I didn’t really pee my pants. Let me begin with that. But of all the times in my earlier days, when I peed my pants and nobody noticed, why did the time I didn’t … Continue reading
My Friend, Steve
I want to tell you about my friend, Steve. I’ve known some pretty nice people in my life, and Steve DeCuir ranks towards the top of that list. He has never
Remembering an Angel
I played golf recently— Wait. Let me begin again. I was invited, for the 19th consecutive year, to play golf in the Annual United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire’s Dennis James Golf Classic. I brought my clubs and I … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Remembering
Tagged Angels, Gene Autry, Jack Narz, Jackie Autry, Ron Masak
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Sticking My Tongue Into It
This morning I made a cherry cheesecake (I’ll give you the recipe at the end of this post). When I ejected the beaters from the hand mixer, I held them in my hand and immediately paused, admiring the sweet, cheesy … Continue reading
You Get Five Spices
I don’t know how we even ended up on the subject, but the question was, “If you had to limit yourself to a small amount of spices with which to cook, forever, which would you choose?” I think the amount … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family, Recipes, Remembering
Tagged artichokes, broccoli, garlic, spices, steamed broccoli
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A Nice Day for Kindness
On a golf course, nearly 50 years ago, I met one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Remembering his kindness still brings a smile to my face and a warmth to my heart.
Posted in Daily Life, Remembering
Tagged Alvy Moore, golf, John Agar, kindness, Larry Fine
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Tragedy and Healing
I’d be willing to bet that anyone who was over the age of five on September 11, 2001 remembers exactly where they were and what they were doing that morning. I was alone in my apartment and, when I awoke, … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Remembering
Tagged 2001, 9/11. September 11, First Responders, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Love, New York City, world series, Yankees
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Premembering a Future
My 4th grade teacher was Miss Rucker. She was a very sharp cookie. I had some pretty cool elementary school teachers and, to this day, I still admire them. But the only comment from a report card that I can … Continue reading
Posted in Observations, Remembering
Tagged 4th grade, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Bill Kasal, Daydream, Daydreaming, premembering
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The Bloomp Bloomp
I’ve wanted to tell you about this for a long time. I know I’ve told you about many of the stupid things I did as a child, but for some reason it has been particularly difficult for me to share … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor, Remembering
Tagged 1960, 1960's, Bill Kasal, family, milk bottles, wooden spoon
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How Many Rolls of String Does it Take to Get to Hollywood?
I guess it’s Karma that at one point in my life, I produced TV commercials. It was my penance for devising the plot to end all commercials. Or, at least, the ones I didn’t like. My diabolical plan came back … Continue reading
The Andretti Brothers
Everything is childproofed these days. There are latches for kitchen cupboards and tamper-proof tops for medications. There are mandatory helmet laws for bicycles and seat belt and child-seat laws are strictly enforced. There are safety locks for everything and plastic … Continue reading
Posted in Remembering
Tagged Andretti, bicycle, bicycle helmet, child proof, guardian angel, seat belt
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