With all that’s going on in our nation lately, I guess it’s about time to tell this story as it was the first, but definitely the last time I was unprepared to defend my students. The scene is on a field trip back, in the late seventies or mid-eighties. We were on a gold dredging/panning… Continue reading Story 20 The First, but most Definitely the Last Time
Month: February 2025
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Bonnie/Larry Update: For new viewers, I’m trying to bring this blog up to date with a column I write for a local newspaper. The column needs to be limited to 750 words, so these stories will follow suit. If you wish to know more about me, I suggest you scroll back to story #1. Otherwise,… Continue reading Untitled
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cheerleader effect Story- 18 Cheerleader lesson Update: I’ll now be doing Bonnie/Larry updates with these stories since many past students wish to keep abreast as Bonnie was so important in so many lives. I’ll be going back to when it all started; many stays in the hospital. I’m danged lucky she survived it all. Since… Continue reading story 18
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The box of candy that saved a life Story 17 The box of candy that saved a life? This is a story about Mike who became one of the most “got it together” people I know; and the turning point came with the dreaded Helen Grace Candy sale. Oh, it was a good and tasty… Continue reading story 17