Monthly Archives: October 2011

Dad is almost fully functional at 98 but with Alzheimers and penchant for beer that he is only allowed 2 of per day.  My step-mother certainly has her hands full as he is non-stop for talking and repeating everything.  The … Continue reading →

Now, recall that I am presently 73 yrs old and started early life without even radio in the house. (My grandparents had a radio) and I was charmed by the music I could hear from it.  Then later on, like … Continue reading →

My Greatgrandmother on my Dads side was last named Caldwell, but I almost never knew her other than what everybody called her…”Mom Qwell”.  That’s just how she was known and I didn’t know better until I was much older.  She … Continue reading →

I went to first grade at age 5.  They didn’t have kindergarden or pre-school then and I think I have described that very valuable experience here earlier.  Anyway,  my Dad always read the cartoons to us and explained the..process..the difference … Continue reading →

I was in the boy scouts…a very valuable experience in my view.  I learned so much from Dad, and Penny Panciera, and Lou Perseghetti and others.  Not many people in this world get to experience the joy of starting a … Continue reading →