Welcome to December 2024,
We want to wish all of our classmates a Very Merry Holiday Season, a Happy New Year to all of those preplanned resolutions and a Happy Birthday to those of us who were born in December so many years ago. I personally wish to thank our classmates who stopped by the obituary pages here on our website. This past year, a respectable number of our classmates left tributes to past friends, people of remembrance or loved acquaintances. The word obituary refers to a written account of the life and the death of a person, often used to honor or remember the deceased. Our obituary pages were created to make a space for our appreciation and the reflections of memorable experiences we may have had with said individuals. We had close to 860 in our class so you would think there would be at least one remembrance left under each name. The smallest acts of kindness are appreciated when life is difficult. Practicing gratitude can have a huge effect on well-being and also boost happiness.
Humor is often the greatest weapon of those who have been through adversity. Having a profound sense of humor can be a powerful way to deflect pain and deal with difficult emotions.
A day without laughter is a day wasted.
A smile is a facelift that’s in everyone’s price range!
Washing State is the 7th most expensive state in the United States to live in with Hawaii being the most expensive state.
However, Washington State is rated the best state to live in.
With its mild climate, lush forests, and iconic coffee culture, Washington offers residents the opportunity to enjoy all four seasons, including beautiful fall foliage and winter snow in the mountains. Seattle's tech industry, combined with a strong job market, makes it ideal for career-driven individuals. Plus, the tap water is praised for its purity!
The end of mortality.
AI tools are being evaluated around the world to help people maintain connections with the dead. The documentary "Eternal You" meets people who have already tried out the modern technologies for digital immortality. I believe, in this country, we need help maintaining connections with each other first.
Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.
People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.
When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren’t smart enough to get out of jury duty.
I know that there are people who do not love their fellow man, and I hate people like that!
I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.
The word abbreviation sure is long for what it means.
A bargain is something you don’t need at a price you can’t resist.
When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. I’m beginning to believe it.
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
To those of you who received honors, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you too can become president of the United States.
Friends are people who know you really well and like you anyway.
In my defense, I was unsupervised.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
I intend to live forever. So far, so good.
If you live to be one hundred, you’ve got it made. Very few people die past that age.
A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man.
I would be unstoppable if I could just get started.
Of course woman don’t work as hard as men. They get it right the first time.
At my age today I still have most of my marbles but there is definitely a hole in the bag.
Just because I give you advice doesn’t mean that I am smarter than you. It just means that I’ve done more stupid stuff than you.
Sometimes I worry that I haven’t done anything with my life…
Then something good comes on the TV and I’m ok.
I got rid of some dead batteries today. I gave them away, free of charge.
No matter how much you push paper, it’ll still be stationery.
Why is it always cold on Christmas?
Because it’s in Decembrrrrrr.
"Christmas: the only time of year you can sit in front of a dead tree eating candy out of a sock."
"Dear Santa, this year please give me a big fat bank account and a slim body. You mixed those two up last year."
"The worst gift is a fruitcake. There is only one fruitcake in the entire world, and people keep sending it to each other." –Johnny Carson
“What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.” –Phyllis Diller
“It’s that special time of year when your whole family gathers together in one place to look at their cellphones.” –Jimmy Kimmel
“I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store, and he asked for my autograph.” — Shirley Temple
“The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington D.C. This wasn’t for any religious reasons. They just couldn’t find three wise men and a virgin.” — Jay Leno
“I grew up on a Christmas Tree Farm so this is a good season for me. I was too young to help with the hauling of the trees up the hills and putting them onto cars. So, it was my job to pull the praying mantis pods off of the Christmas trees. The problem with that is if you leave them on there, people bring them into their house. I forgot to check one time and they hatched all over these people’s house—and there were hundreds of thousands of them!” — Taylor Swift
Christmas is such a carefree, low-pressure time—that’s one of the things I love about it. Stephen King
“Thank you, Stockings, for being a long flammable piece of fabric people like to hang over a roaring fireplace.” — Jimmy Fallon
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas. Let your heart be light." — Judy Garland
“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart” — Eleanor Roosevelt
“It’s easy to forget that life is the greatest gift of all.”
“Live well, Laugh often and Love much.”
Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today.
Live life for today.
Look for a single moment of joy each day.
Pray for tomorrow.
Cherish your blessings.
And visit with your precious memories often.
Happy Holidays and thank you for visiting.
Your Ballard High School Class of 1966 Reunion Committee.