Sunday, December 25, 2022
Shorter
Something I have noticed while doing The High School Years is that I have spent less time on each subject during sophomore year than I have during freshman year. Different reasons abound for why. First off, there is a lot I have already covered. I mentioned as much pertinent information as needed...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Aunt Betty
Aunt Betty is Dad's sister. I have rarely brought her up in my blogs. That doesn't mean that with regard to Aunt Betty there is not meat on the bones. She and Dad do not get along. At some point, I will address those issues, which I have saved in lieu of other topics. Anyway, I simply have not...
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Sunday, December 18, 2022
Run Away
2001. It was Easter Sunday. I was 15. Ann was 13. Cousin Amanda was six. The three of us wanted to go for a walk around Grandma's neighborhood. Aunt Sandra and Mom, the bosses said no. Grandma, Dad and Uncle Richard, on their own devices, they would have had no problem with it. Ann, Amanda and I...
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
When Dad Sleeps
Whenever there is family get-together, my father is bound to fall asleep. It's an expected event. If he didn't fall asleep, I would feel something is wrong. Sometimes, he'll ask for a blanket. Other times, he will not. No matter what, I see him in the recliner or on a sofa, his eyes getting heavy....
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Sunday, December 11, 2022
Roberts and Tobbins
There were two new teachers during sophomore history lecture. Along with now old stalwarts Mr. Tomlison and Mr. Maxton, we had Mr. Roberts (my sophomore homeroom teacher) and Mr. Tobbins. Mr. Roberts was a decent lecturer. The lecture I remember the most, though, was when kids were acting up, and he...
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