He was an adorable, bright-eyed, inquisitive and happy little boy. He is a wonderful big brother to MattieBoo. These photos demonstrate the point. He is also quite a prankster, as…
Growing up in Lodi, it was a rite of passage to which we aspired. Even today, 35 years after the dark morning that changed forever the landscape and future of…
This week’s meme comes from Mad Libs. A High School Meme 1. Did you date someone from your school? Several years after high school, the boy I was crazy about…
1. Do you have children in school? Yes. 2. Did you go to public school? If you have children, did/do they? Prior to my graduate-level studies, I attended public schools.…
1. What one day of your life do you think was your best day? At my age, it is impossible to narrow down one specific day and deem it the…
1. Where would you go if you wanted to spark your creativity? My first choice is always the ocean, but when that isn’t possible, any change of scene will do.…
Ironically, I cannot attend tonight’s Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) Board meeting because I will be attending band rehearsal at San Joaquin Delta College where I am a member of…
When we spoke, he always inquired about the members of his Fan Club, and asked me to send them greetings, best wishes, and his thanks for their unwavering support. Good…
He could charm the chrome off the bumper of your daddy’s 1957 Chevy. And he knew it. The first time he ever called our home, BigBob answered. He told me…
I wrote this tribute on the occasion of the death of my client, Florence Wendland, an extraordinary woman who loved her oldest child unconditionally and in the face of obstacles,…
This week’s meme comes from Kat at 3 Bedroom Bungalow. The Hardest Meme Ever 1. What is the bravest thing that you feel you’ve ever done physically? I don’t believe…
1. What do you believe happens when we die? Life never ends, although its form changes. I believe that death is the moment when we cross over to the next…
#1Son in 1990 with the first nutcracker in his collection.
This week’s meme comes from Carmen at Mom to the Screaming Masses, who responded to If You Tag Me, I Will Write by Mim. The Screaming Masses’ Meme 1. What…
1. Does the holiday season stress you out? If yes, how do you cope? No, because we keep it very low-key with no demands on our time or attention. 2.…
The folks at Sunday Stealing rip off a meme from another blogger each Sunday. They give full credit and a link back to that author’s site, of course — and…
1. Do you enjoy receiving or giving presents more? I enjoy giving gifts and seeing the recipient’s face light up when they open the package and find something they really…
My question for this edition: Last night, ABC aired the annual Barbara Walters Special in which she named the most fascinating people of 2008. At the top of the list…