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I'm surprised that there was only a single mention of summer camp. Itbwas Boy Scout camp for me; then in high school I went to church camp on an island off Portsmouth for two summers. The other clear memory is how much we were involved in our street. Yes, the kids played together but multiple...

caddy at manchester country club starting the summer after sixth grade. I caddied in what was the ICO, Insurance City Open, several times. I continued to caddy through high school. I worked in custodial services at Manchester Memorial Hospital, later I assisted in the lab. I'm surprised at how...

we look amazing together; people won't forget this image.

This is a famous quotation from Francois Villon, a medieval French poet. It translates to "Where are the snows of yesteryear/" It is often used to illustrate the ubi sunt theme. This covers nostalgia, meditation on morality, and life's transience. I acquired this gem of knowledge in high...

'If you go out in the woods today; you better go in disguise. For every bear that ever there was will be there for certain Because today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic. and it continues with: "Picnic time for teddy bears, the little teddy bears are having a lovely time today..."

Try Spike Lee's "Do It Acapella" a PBS program available on youtube. Did anyone beside me own a juke box?

"We are singing oldies, but we were newies then..." ah, acapella. "Looking For an Echo" is my all time favorite acapella song. If you don't know this song; your musical education needs not an update, but a return to basics. Google the Persuasions; their version is a cover, but it is my...

rock and roll shows in Hartford-the old State Theater. Another classic were the Christmas windows at G. Fox

collecting baseball cards and stamps-serials Saturday's at the movies. I remember movie posters, one in particular. It seemed like it tookforever for this film to come. It was Fort Apache, and it was well worth the wait. I had a group of close friends in high school; attending movies in a...

many years ago when I was in college at Vanderbilt when I was attending an event held at a major hotel; I snuck into an even bigger event. The Country Music Hall of Fame was taking place that night. On a dare I went to the registration desk; it was unattended. I picked up an I.D tag for...

many years ago there was a circus fire in Hartford. zymurg was there. were there any other 'yarders in the audience?

foul by the length of a white owl.

New as outstanding player in tournament, but noother members of the team.

I could not find one.

Remember, remember, the 5th of November Gunpowder, treason, and plot Hurry, hurry, 29 February; Honor Fishy, neither washy nor wishy; Humor, knowledge, and thought; That's not all he's got. Courage rather than pluck; Our leader, our luck. Have a drink or several Today's the day.;