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Greg Doering is a Vietnam veteran who |
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And then it is winter.
You know ... time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is... the back nine of my life and it catches me by surprise... How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go? I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that I was only on the first hole and the back nine was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like. But, here it is... my friends are retired and getting grey...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me... but, I see the great change....Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant... but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd become. Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit! And so... Now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!! But, at least I know, that though I'm on the back nine, and I'm not sure how long it will last... this I know, that when it's over on this earth... it's over. A new adventure will begin! Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime. So, if you're not on the back nine yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether you're on the back nine or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life.... so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!! "Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one. LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY! HAVE A GREAT DAY Remember "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. LIVE HAPPY IN 2017! LASTLY, to my "OLD" friends, CONSIDER THIS: ~Your kids are becoming you......but your grandchildren are perfect! ~Going out is good... Coming home is better! ~You forget names.... But it's OK because some people forgot they even knew you!!! ~You realize you're never going to be really good at anything like golf. ~The things you used to care to do, you aren't as interested in anymore, but you really don't care that you aren't as interested. ~You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV 'ON' than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep". ~You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch... ~You tend to use more 4 letter words ... "what?"..."when?"... ??? ~You notice everything they sell in stores is "sleeveless"?!!! ~What used to be freckles are now liver spots. ~Everybody whispers. ~You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet.... 2 of which you will never wear. ~~~But Old is good in some things: Old Songs, Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!! Stay well, "OLD FRIEND!" Send this on to other "Old Friends!" and let them laugh in AGREEMENT!!! It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived. TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN; YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE, SO ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS "Do Not Regret Growing Older. It is a Privilege Denied to Many. Sent from a friend. |
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I remember the big earth quake in 1965 |
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I remember almost every day of senior year,
Tom McGerr and I going after 1st period to sneak a quick smoke from the west exit to Mr. Blessing's roll room. Tom where are you now? I remember Pete Winechinko setting off a cherry bomb in the main hall trash can... I remember Frank Faylor.. I remember driving to Golden Gardens after the earthquake to see the tidal wave.. I remember skipping gym class for an entire semester and getting a "C" in the class. I remember all the great people who worked on the Talisman staff and the fun we had.. I remember wishing I was in the "in crowd", but also thanking God I didn't get picked on like some of the other kids.. High School was overall a pretty good experience and Ballard was a great school to be from. Happy Reunion!!! Mike Allan E-mail: mike.allan@sharp.com |
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son stopped by with our grand daughter. She had just started the 4th grade and I was eagar to find out how she liked it. I asked her what she had learned so far. She replied that she had learned how to make babies. I was somewhat surprised thinking that the 4th grade may be a bit soon for this kind of information but continued with our conversation anyway and asked her just how do you make babies. She said it's very easy. You just drop the y and add ies. |
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An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, |
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YOUR OWN AGE AND THINKING, "SURELY I HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY. THEN, THAT UGLY, |
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Lutefisk, pronounced LEWD-uh-FISK, is dried cod fish |
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Last night my wife and I were sitting in the living room and I said to her "I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug!" So she got up, unplugged the TV and threw out my beer. |
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I've learned .... That when you're in love, it shows. I've learned .... That just one person saying to me, 'You've I've learned ... That having a child fall asleep in your arms I've learned .... That being kind is more important than I've learned .... That you should never say no to a gift I've learned .... That I can always pray for someone when I've learned .... That no matter how serious your life requires I've learned ..... That sometimes all a person needs is a I've learned .... That simple walks with my father I've learned ..... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. I've learned .... That we should be glad God doesn't I've learned .... That money doesn't buy class. I've learned ..... That it's those small daily happenings I've learned ... That under everyone's hard shell is I've learned .... That to ignore the facts does not I've learned .... That when you plan to get even I've learned ..... That love, not time, heals all wounds. I've learned ..... That the easiest way for me to grow I've learned .... That everyone you meet deserves to I've learned ... That no one is perfect until you fall in I've learned ... That life is tough, but I'm tougher. I've learned ... That opportunities are never lost; I've learned .... That when you harbor bitterness, I've learned ... That I wish I could have told my Dad I've learned .... That one should keep his words both I've learned .... That a smile is an inexpensive way to I've learned .... That when your newly born grandchild I've learned ..... That everyone wants to live on top of I've learned .... That the less time I have to work with, |
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Inside the old school |
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A final look at the old school |
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A performance by your classmate
friend and mine Dan Brooks. |
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A video presentation in support of Camp Goodtimes on Vashon Island. By Millstream Video Productions |
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The Demolition of the old school
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The Miss Thriftway Maiden Voyage. |