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#679 From: "Thomas E. Hepler" <teh.himself@...>
Date: Tue Mar 6, 2012 1:47 am
Subject: Re: My Favorite Teacher
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It is not that easy to find time. In fact, since I retired, I seem to
have LESS time available then when I worked full time. But I am able to
squeeze it in somehow. There are only about 19 for me to read and grade
and I expect to have them done by tomorrow evening.

Himself


On 3/5/2012 6:30 PM, Stanley Levin wrote:
> Where do you find the time to read and grade papers? Stanley
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Thomas E. Hepler <mailto:teh.himself@...>
>     *To:* Senior Memoirs <mailto:Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com>
>     *Cc:* Esther Clark <mailto:crm2797@...>
>     *Sent:* Friday, March 02, 2012 11:23 AM
>     *Subject:* [Seniormemoirs] My Favorite Teacher
>
>     Y'all,
>
>     As you recall, Esther Clark, Community Relations Manager, Barnes &
>     Noble
>     Booksellers, had addressed us some time ago about the Senior Memoirs
>     Group possibly helping in grading some student entries for the My
>     Favorite Teacher project.
>
>     I volunteered. I'm not certain how many of you are also interested in
>     assisting in this community service.
>
>     The entries are arriving. Yesterday (Thursday) I picked up a pack of
>     about 18 essays along with an instruction pamphlet and score sheets. If
>     you plan on helping, your packages can be picked up at B&N. Esther will
>     be out next week, so when you arrive, please ask to speak to the
>     manager
>     on duty, who should be able provide you with a package of renderings.
>
>     Von Bargen had asked me to be the Point-Person from the group, whatever
>     the hell that means, so if you have any questions, let me know. Aside
>     from my email address (above), my phone number is 856-866-1348.
>
>     Himself
>
>     For the record, Esther's phone number is 856-608-1622 and her email
>     address is included is a cc to this email.
>
>

#680 From: vonbargenr@...
Date: Wed Mar 7, 2012 1:58 am
Subject: Re: My Favorite Teacher
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Tom:
Do you have any feedback on other Senior Memoirs members who are participating in the "My Favorite Teacher" ratings at Barnes & Noble?
Thanks for doing this project!
Bob
 
In a message dated 3/5/2012 8:47:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, teh.himself@... writes:
It is not that easy to find time. In fact, since I retired, I seem to
have LESS time available then when I worked full time. But I am able to
squeeze it in somehow. There are only about 19 for me to read and grade
and I expect to have them done by tomorrow evening.

Himself


On 3/5/2012 6:30 PM, Stanley Levin wrote:
> Where do you find the time to read and grade papers? Stanley
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Thomas E. Hepler <mailto:teh.himself@...>
>     *To:* Senior Memoirs <mailto:Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com>
>     *Cc:* Esther Clark <mailto:crm2797@...>
>     *Sent:* Friday, March 02, 2012 11:23 AM
>     *Subject:* [Seniormemoirs] My Favorite Teacher
>
>     Y'all,
>
>     As you recall, Esther Clark, Community Relations Manager, Barnes &
>     Noble
>     Booksellers, had addressed us some time ago about the Senior Memoirs
>     Group possibly helping in grading some student entries for the My
>     Favorite Teacher project.
>
>     I volunteered. I'm not certain how many of you are also interested in
>     assisting in this community service.
>
>     The entries are arriving. Yesterday (Thursday) I picked up a pack of
>     about 18 essays along with an instruction pamphlet and score sheets. If
>     you plan on helping, your packages can be picked up at B&N. Esther will
>     be out next week, so when you arrive, please ask to speak to the
>     manager
>     on duty, who should be able provide you with a package of renderings.
>
>     Von Bargen had asked me to be the Point-Person from the group, whatever
>     the hell that means, so if you have any questions, let me know. Aside
>     from my email address (above), my phone number is 856-866-1348.
>
>     Himself
>
>     For the record, Esther's phone number is 856-608-1622 and her email
>     address is included is a cc to this email.
>
>



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#681 From: "Thomas E. Hepler" <teh.himself@...>
Date: Wed Mar 7, 2012 2:04 am
Subject: Re: My Favorite Teacher
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Bob,

No feedback. However, I should get some tomorrow. I've just completed
the ones I had been given and will deliver them in he morning. Though
Esther is out this week, I expect to find someone who has a handle on
it. I'm going away on Friday for a long weekend, so I will not be able
to take anymore.

I'll let you know when I get back tomorrow.

Himself



On 3/6/2012 8:58 PM, vonbargenr@... wrote:
> Tom:
> Do you have any feedback on other _Senior Memoirs_ members who are
> participating in the "My Favorite Teacher" ratings at Barnes & Noble?
> Thanks for doing this project!
> Bob
> In a message dated 3/5/2012 8:47:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> teh.himself@... writes:
>
>     It is not that easy to find time. In fact, since I retired, I seem to
>     have LESS time available then when I worked full time. But I am able to
>     squeeze it in somehow. There are only about 19 for me to read and grade
>     and I expect to have them done by tomorrow evening.
>
>     Himself
>
>
>     On 3/5/2012 6:30 PM, Stanley Levin wrote:
>      > Where do you find the time to read and grade papers? Stanley
>      >
>      > ----- Original Message -----
>      > *From:* Thomas E. Hepler <mailto:teh.himself@...>
>      > *To:* Senior Memoirs <mailto:Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com>
>      > *Cc:* Esther Clark <mailto:crm2797@...>
>      > *Sent:* Friday, March 02, 2012 11:23 AM
>      > *Subject:* [Seniormemoirs] My Favorite Teacher
>      >
>      > Y'all,
>      >
>      > As you recall, Esther Clark, Community Relations Manager, Barnes &
>      > Noble
>      > Booksellers, had addressed us some time ago about the Senior Memoirs
>      > Group possibly helping in grading some student entries for the My
>      > Favorite Teacher project.
>      >
>      > I volunteered. I'm not certain how many of you are also interested in
>      > assisting in this community service.
>      >
>      > The entries are arriving. Yesterday (Thursday) I picked up a pack of
>      > about 18 essays along with an instruction pamphlet and score
>     sheets. If
>      > you plan on helping, your packages can be picked up at B&N.
>     Esther will
>      > be out next week, so when you arrive, please ask to speak to the
>      > manager
>      > on duty, who should be able provide you with a package of renderings.
>      >
>      > Von Bargen had asked me to be the Point-Person from the group,
>     whatever
>      > the hell that means, so if you have any questions, let me know. Aside
>      > from my email address (above), my phone number is 856-866-1348.
>      >
>      > Himself
>      >
>      > For the record, Esther's phone number is 856-608-1622 and her email
>      > address is included is a cc to this email.
>      >
>      >
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#682 From: vonbargenr@...
Date: Wed Mar 7, 2012 11:21 pm
Subject: Fwd: B&N Grading the "Favorite Teacher Contest" entries
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You will recall that Esther Clark, Barnes & Noble Community Relations Manager at the Moorestown Store, asked our Senior Memoirs Group to participate in a contest relating to school children and their teachers. It involves judging  papers submitted by students. Tom Hepler, "HIMSELF", agreed to coordinate the project. He has already taken papers and rated them.
 
Per Tom's memo below, we think he is the only one to do this to date. Please try to participate in this rather easy endeavor. It means going to the B&N store and asking for Esther Clark or the person handling the teacher contest. They will give you the student entries to take home and rate. When finished, return the rated papers to the store. That's it!
If you have questions regarding the program, please contact Tom at 856-866-1348 or TEH.HIMSELF@...
The folks at Barnes & Noble have been our gracious hosts for thirteen years. If at all possible, please assist them by evaluating in their "Favorite Teacher Contest".
I appreciate your help!
Bob

From: teh.himself@...
To: vonbargenr@...
CC: crm2797@...
Sent: 3/7/2012 11:38:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: B&N
 
Bob,

I returned the Teacher Contest material to the manager on duty at B&N, a
young lady named Rosemary (maybe, Rose Mary). She was on-board with what
we were doing. She was not aware that anyone else from the Memoirs Group
had taken up arms, or not. We'll need to check with Esther when she returns.

Himself

#683 From: vonbargenr@...
Date: Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:34 pm
Subject: Senior Memoirs - Words
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We talked about "words" and the derivation or words during a recent Senior Memoirs meeting.  Check out the link.
 
 
 
 

#684 From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:59 pm
Subject: Monthly Meeting-Senior Memoirs Group, 3/21/2012, 10:00 am
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#685 From: ELAINE PROCIDA <eprocida@...>
Date: Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:47 pm
Subject: Re: Monthly Meeting-Senior Memoirs Group, 3/21/2012, 10:00 am
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Hi Everyone:  I am sorry to say I have a day trip planned for both the 3rd Wednesday in March and the 3rd Wednesday in April so will not be able to spend time with my favorite group these two months...  Do hope people will post their essays here.  Elaine

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#686 From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:59 pm
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#687 From: Marie Prescott <mariebprescott@...>
Date: Fri Mar 23, 2012 4:12 pm
Subject: March essay
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For those of you who could not attend last Wed.'s session.   Marie

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#688 From: "Don Welsher" <cdwelsher@...>
Date: Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:59 pm
Subject: My Reading, March 21, 2012
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Testosterone Meets the Car Bug

By Don Welsher

 

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OMETIME AROUND AGE 13 or so, deep in the loins of every boy, a floodgate bursts and a torrent of testosterone is unleashed. It rages uncontrolled into every pore and extremity. (into one extremity more than others). We discover sex. We are suddenly out of control. Newly obsessed, we scheme, we fantasize; yet we have no idea what we are doing. All else pales; we are completely single-minded. From this day forward we will spend every waking moment trying to penetrate the tantalizing mysteries of the opposite sex. Like a swollen river, mad desire sweeps us away. All reason fails. No other urge comes close.

Then, one day deep in another part of our being, other genes stir. The Mechanical Bug starts talking to the Mobility Bug. They in turn awaken the Power Bug and the Freedom Bug. Then, about a year or two before one reaches the legal driving age, they all magically synthesize into The Car Bug, and again our lives are changed forever. The Car Bug is the only thing known that can compete with testosterone for the attention of adolescent young men. And like a cancer, once the Car Bug comes forth, it is in the body forever. It may sleep, but it will never leave. Simply driving past a car dealership will sometimes rouse it. Having a vintage Jaguar pass you on the road can start it gnawing feverishly at your insides.

My Car Bug came from Vermont in June of 1952. It arrived in the form of a 1938 Chevrolet convertible that my brother, Doug drove home to Haddonfield from Northfield, Vermont, where he was attending Norwich University. I say he drove it home. Well, almost. With only ten miles to go, it threw a connecting rod and the engine was ruined. Dad reluctantly towed Doug and the car, such as it was, home. In 1950s hot rod fashion, Doug had stripped off the hood and front fenders. There was no top. The tires were bald. Everything was loose and worn. The paint was colorless—it had aged into a flat, chalky finish that tended to hide its many dents and dings. And yes, somehow they let it on the road that way.

It was gorgeous. I absolutely loved it.

The next day, Doug announced with conviction that he was going to rebuild the engine and put the car back on the road. Somehow, Mom and Dad agreed to give over the driveway to this undertaking. I was immediately fascinated and Doug was glad for company and an extra pair of hands, inexperienced though they were. Doug did indeed completely rebuild the engine. He installed new connecting rods, piston rings, valves, carburetor and more. Where he learned how is a mystery, except it was clear that he’d spent a lot of time at Norwich fooling around with cars. I learned a lot watching and listening to him; things like reading micrometers, reaming and honing cylinder walls, lapping in valves, shimming the fit of connecting rods, and torqueing cylinder head studs. I loved it. I developed an insatiable desire to have a car of my own.

Doug and I spent the whole summer laboring over that old Chevy, but sadly, it never ran. It was set up way too tight and could hardly be turned over, let alone started. It’s probably just as well; I can’t imagine the rest of the car having much life left in it. I learned a lot, though, and it was a great summer.

 

In the beginning of 1954 I turned 17 and got my driver's license. My brother Doug was now in the Army, stationed at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, and often got home on weekends. One Friday night, he arrived with the news that a buddy of his had a 1937 Chevrolet for sale. It needs a few things, but it’s only $50.00. I had about $40.00, so I said, “Let’s go see it.”

We found the car in Northeast Philadelphia, parked illegally next to a fireplug. Someone had once used a whiskbroom to paint it broccoli green. The hubcaps, as I recall, were also green. The chrome that remained on the bumpers had acquired a raging case of acne. In a random act of kindness, Mr. Whiskbroom had slathered both bumpers with a thick coat of Rust-o-leum. The two front wheels were pointed in distinctly different directions. The safety glass had yellowed to a milky sepia tone with bubbles and blisters around the edge. Under the car was a large, wet, dark stain, into which someone had mixed sawdust. It was absolutely beautiful. “Let’s crank her up.”, I said.

A couple dozen pumps of the gas pedal, a little jiggling of the choke, and we started to crank. Before long, there were a few coughs and finally, we had ignition, or so the smoke out the back would suggest. It ran. Actually, not bad. A bit noisy, a bit rough, but it was making a uniform, repetitious sound. I listened. “Youwantme, youwantme, youwantme, youwantme,” it kept saying. A bond was developing between us. I could feel it.

“I understand the transmission needs some work, “ I said.

“It’s not too good but you can try it.”

I depressed the clutch and eased it into first gear. So far, so good. I began to ease out the clutch. Expletive!!! A dozen scalded wildcats could not have made a noise as awful as what came screeching up from the floorboards. My scrotum contracted. My whole body cringed and shook. It was as if a thousand fingernails were scratching on a thousand blackboards. My ears hurt. Even my eyes hurt. While the ungodly screech continued, the car fought its way forward a few feet, then lurched to a stop as the transmission froze forever. Neighbors flung open their doors and stared. A woman snatched her child from the sidewalk.

“You may want to replace the transmission,” said the Good Buddy, ”You can get one at a junk yard a few blocks from here. Your choice; a used one for $8.00 or a rebuilt one for $15.00. With the clutch disengaged, The Green Hornet, as I had already begun to call her, (or him, or it), had fallen back on the old “youwantme, youwantme, youwantme” chant.

I was in love. I gave the guy $25.00 and a promise of the other $25.00 in a month. This left me eight dollars for a used transmission and seven bucks to face the brave new world that awaited me. I sat ten feet tall behind the wheel while Doug tied a long rope to the bumper. With his 1948 Pontiac, he somehow managed to tow us home through northeast Philly and over the Tacony Palmyra Bridge, the rope sagging and popping all the way and both of us praying it wouldn’t break. It was March 27, 1954.

In the days that followed, I got some advice and managed to replace the transmission. It was still early spring and I’d lie on the cold driveway for hours, tugging and pulling on things. Finally, I figured out how to get the old tranny out, and from there the job was fairly easy. Once together again, the old crate ran pretty well. More quietly, at any rate.

 

To this day, few experiences have produced the feeling I got when I first drove my very own car. It’s no wonder America has a love affair with its automobiles.

 

 


#689 From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:56 pm
Subject: Monthly Meeting-Senior Memoirs Group, 4/18/2012, 10:00 am
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#692 From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
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#693 From: Marie Prescott <mariebprescott@...>
Date: Wed May 9, 2012 9:41 pm
Subject: Re: Monthly Meeting-Senior Memoirs Group, 5/16/2012, 10:00 am
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Would someone please remind me of the next essay subject.  Thanks.  Marie

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#694 From: "Thomas E. Hepler" <teh.himself@...>
Date: Wed May 9, 2012 10:08 pm
Subject: Re: Monthly Meeting-Senior Memoirs Group, 5/16/2012, 10:00 am
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The subject is "taking things for granted." I hope to see you next
Wednesday.

Himself



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#695 From: Marie Prescott <mariebprescott@...>
Date: Sat May 12, 2012 3:14 pm
Subject: Re: Monthly Meeting-Senior Memoirs Group, 5/16/2012, 10:00 am
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Thanks, Tom.  I hope to be there.  Marie

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The subject is "taking things for granted." I hope to see you next
Wednesday.

Himself



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#696 From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue May 15, 2012 1:56 pm
Subject: Monthly Meeting-Senior Memoirs Group, 5/16/2012, 10:00 am
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#697 From: Marie Prescott <mariebprescott@...>
Date: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:23 pm
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Somehow I've lost my list of suggested subjects for our memoirs.  Would one of you more-organized people send me the list?  Thanks; I hope to be there for the next session.  Missed you last month.  Marie

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Date: Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:52 pm
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Senior Memoir Prompts for 2012
JAN 18 --  LESSONS LEARNED
FEB 15 --  NICKNAMES
MAR 21 -- CLOTHES LINES
APR 18 --  A RAINY DAY
MAY 16 -- TAKING THINGS FOR GRANTED
JUN 20 --  TOUGHING IT OUT
JUL 18 --  RETIREMENT
AUG 15 -- AN "AHA!" MOMENT
SEP 19 --  IMAGINE
OCT 17 -- PLACES I'VE LIVED
NOV 21 -- SATURDAY MORNING
DEC 12 -- SAVING UP FOR _______


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Somehow I've lost my list of suggested subjects for our memoirs.  Would one of you more-organized people send me the list?  Thanks; I hope to be there for the next session.  Missed you last month.  Marie





#699 From: bill kerr <frog_15537@...>
Date: Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:54 pm
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Senior Memoir Prompts for 2012
JAN 18 --  LESSONS LEARNED
FEB 15 --  NICKNAMES
MAR 21 -- CLOTHES LINES
APR 18 --  A RAINY DAY
MAY 16 -- TAKING THINGS FOR GRANTED
JUN 20 --  TOUGHING IT OUT
JUL 18 --  RETIREMENT
AUG 15 -- AN "AHA!" MOMENT
SEP 19 --  IMAGINE
OCT 17 -- PLACES I'VE LIVED
NOV 21 -- SATURDAY MORNING
DEC 12 -- SAVING UP FOR _______


 

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Somehow I've lost my list of suggested subjects for our memoirs.  Would one of you more-organized people send me the list?  Thanks; I hope to be there for the next session.  Missed you last month.  Marie





#700 From: Marie Prescott <mariebprescott@...>
Date: Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:01 pm
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Thank you.  Marie

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Senior Memoir Prompts for 2012
JAN 18 --  LESSONS LEARNED
FEB 15 --  NICKNAMES
MAR 21 -- CLOTHES LINES
APR 18 --  A RAINY DAY
MAY 16 -- TAKING THINGS FOR GRANTED
JUN 20 --  TOUGHING IT OUT
JUL 18 --  RETIREMENT
AUG 15 -- AN "AHA!" MOMENT
SEP 19 --  IMAGINE
OCT 17 -- PLACES I'VE LIVED
NOV 21 -- SATURDAY MORNING
DEC 12 -- SAVING UP FOR _______


 

From: Marie Prescott <mariebprescott@...>
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Somehow I've lost my list of suggested subjects for our memoirs.  Would one of you more-organized people send me the list?  Thanks; I hope to be there for the next session.  Missed you last month.  Marie







#701 From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:55 pm
Subject: Monthly Meeting-Senior Memoirs Group, 6/20/2012, 10:00 am
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#702 From: ELAINE PROCIDA <eprocida@...>
Date: Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:07 am
Subject: Re: Monthly Meeting-Senior Memoirs Group, 6/20/2012, 10:00 am
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Hi Everyone:
 
I want to thank those who have been making copies for me.  I do find that as long as I sit where I can see the person speaking, I can understand what is being said so want to remind you that it is not necessary to make an extra copy for me.  Elaine

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#703 From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:55 pm
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#704 From: Marie Prescott <mariebprescott@...>
Date: Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:28 pm
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For anyone who could not attend today, here is my reading.  Marie

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Date: Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:51 pm
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            Marie: Your essay on "toughing it out" was a well thought out approach to the broad subject and a healthy outlook on life we all should adopt--- it we haven't already done so. Your last comment "it's called life" was the perfect ending. I try to never lose sight of how precious life is and I remind myself just about every day of how great it is to be alive. The chronological memoir I have written for my grand children is over 280 pages in length. It has enabled me to review for them my life, the culture of the past and the many situations and associations I have experienced over my 80 years. After re-reading your essay I've thought of the content of my memoir and realize it is 99.9 % full of positives. Yet, we know we all have experienced negatives.
 
Reading my essay yesterday I had no idea what deep emotions, buried somewhere in side of me, would arise when I revisited the mental image of the white hospital ship silently passing by our troop ship. It was difficult for me to control myself and my reaction surprised and embarrassed me somewhat. (Of course men are not supposed to cry.) I experienced no such emotion 59 years ago. Apparently I was a toughened 21 year old at that point in time. Not so tough today.
 
Be well. Stanley   
 
 
 
 
 
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For anyone who could not attend today, here is my reading.  Marie


#706 From: Marie Prescott <mariebprescott@...>
Date: Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:15 am
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Hi Stan,  I loved your essay.  I agree with Bob that it was a primer on how to turn a boy into a man.  But it was much more than that.  Never be emarrassed about showing emotion; it is a sign of someone with a heart.  I'm glad you enjoyed my essay.  See you next time.  Marie
PS   Your grandchildren are very lucky that you have done what sounds like a complete life story for them to learn from.  How I wish I had more knowledge about my father's life.

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            Marie: Your essay on "toughing it out" was a well thought out approach to the broad subject and a healthy outlook on life we all should adopt--- it we haven't already done so. Your last comment "it's called life" was the perfect ending. I try to never lose sight of how precious life is and I remind myself just about every day of how great it is to be alive. The chronological memoir I have written for my grand children is over 280 pages in length. It has enabled me to review for them my life, the culture of the past and the many situations and associations I have experienced over my 80 years. After re-reading your essay I've thought of the content of my memoir and realize it is 99.9 % full of positives. Yet, we know we all have experienced negatives.
 
Reading my essay yesterday I had no idea what deep emotions, buried somewhere in side of me, would arise when I revisited the mental image of the white hospital ship silently passing by our troop ship. It was difficult for me to control myself and my reaction surprised and embarrassed me somewhat. (Of course men are not supposed to cry.) I experienced no such emotion 59 years ago. Apparently I was a toughened 21 year old at that point in time. Not so tough today.
 
Be well. Stanley   
 
 
 
 
 
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For anyone who could not attend today, here is my reading.  Marie



#707 From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:01 pm
Subject: Monthly Meeting-Senior Memoirs Group, 7/18/2012, 10:00 am
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#708 From: Marie Prescott <mariebprescott@...>
Date: Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:45 pm
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I too  am saddened by Sylvia's death  Although we have not seen her recently, I always enjoyed her readings and her enthusiasm.  She will be missed. Marie

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