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Sunday, May 26, 2024

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Part Thirteen

Out of Something Horrible The next few days were horrific ones on the EMS (Emergency Medical System) side of my life. It started with witnessing a murder-suicide, far too up close and personal. The call had begun as a family dispute with injuries. Every cop, medic, and rescue person will tell you... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 25, 2024

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Part Twelve

Just Another Summer Night There came a night that I will remember for various and obvious reasons until I can no longer do so. It was late August night, closing in on Labor Day weekend, and we had a night off together. I had been telling Judy about the Perseid meteor shower that occurred every year... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 24, 2024

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Part Eleven

Family Things A hot July turned into an even hotter August that summer, and just like the weather, our romance simmered. Judy had fixed her work schedule to correspond with mine, giving us the most time together. We went shopping, paid bills, and just plain hung out together. Probably sensing that... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Part Ten

The one thing I knew about the desert was that the temperatures would drop. The guy at the check-in desk gave us a small tarp to put on the ground to keep away the creepy-crawly things that live there. It didn’t take long to set up our tent. I was confident I’d hear something from Judy about the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Part Nine

We Travel Across America During a mid-winter get-together, our group of friends got talking about making a group trip to Vegas by bus. Everyone was going to get a ten-day vacation in mid-July, and we would be off to see the world—or so they thought. Of the original group of sixteen people, one week... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Part Eight

Secrets of Long Ago As time is prone to ​ do, summer became fall, and winter arrived four days before Christmas. I was looking forward to spending a few days with Judy without worrying about schedules and such. We had both taken mini-vacations, although ​ we had no plans beyond being with each... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 20, 2024

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Part Seven

Love Is In The Air As the weeks and months went by, our relationship grew stronger. Yes, we had the occasional disagreement. You wouldn’t be truthful or human if you ​​ tried to tell me you have never disagreed with your ‘significant other.’ We had disagreed on occasions, but one of the things that... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Part Six

Walking On Sunshine The next few weeks were wonderful days for us. Everyone saw a new kick in Judy’s step and a bigger smile. While my original intention was to make her understand what she meant to me, it gave her an entirely new outlook on life. She was still shy, but she was no longer hiding in... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 18, 2024

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Part Five

‘Let’s Eat In Tonight!’ A week after the fair, Judy and Lois asked Steve and me to eat at their apartment. We had always taken the girls out and thought it would be nice to be served a meal that they had made. Steve had made a wisecrack about this being a test run for a future marriage, which... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 17, 2024

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Part Four

Our First Real Date Several weeks passed with our dates of teaching first aid classes or making runs to a local restaurant. Steve and I talked about attending a large local county fair, and Judy asked where it was held. We were both amazed that she had never heard of it, but we also conceded that... Sign in to see full entry.

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