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Tag Archives: Memories
Greek life in high school?
I’m writing a history of our local school district. I feel history is important and since no one has undertaken this task, I decided it was time. It occurred to me that valuable resources, in the form of oral histories, … Continue reading
Posted in education, Greek Life, history, nostalgia
Tagged education, fraternities, highschool, Memories, organizations, sororities
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Coulda, shoulda, woulda…gonna?
For all that I preach about not “dying with your song unsung,” I’m not doing much of my own singing. My intentions are good. I’m always planning to finish crocheting the afghan I started about 20 years ago, or to … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, perseverance, Reflections
Tagged depression, dreams, Grief, joy, Memories, regret
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Schools and History
Both topics are important to me. I enjoyed school and not just for the social aspect. Learning is something I love. Always an avid reader, I’m just darn curious about almost anything. And I love history. If I hadn’t majored … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, education, history, inspiration, nostalgia, Reflections, Uncategorized
Tagged bethlehemcentral, classmates, ephemera, history, Memories, nostalgia, photos, preservation, schooldays
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To go or not to go?
There is no question for me at this point. I’ve agonized for a few days and will do so no longer. Too much time has been spent by me lingering in the past. Time to move along. The question refers … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, Uncategorized
Tagged being nice, changes, life lessons, Memories, reality
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Hometown stuff
Delmar, NY – love it or hate it, it’s my hometown. I’ve lived the majority of my life here and as Dickens would say, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times….” My experience with Delmar … Continue reading
Posted in dreams, nostalgia, Reflections, simplicity, Uncategorized
Tagged change, childhood, hometowns, Memories, suburbs, yearning
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Meringue memories…
Always looking for ways to make education real, this morning I made a batch of raspberry chocolate chip meringue cookies. How does this make education real? Well, I’m using them as a model for a demonstration speech exercise in Public … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons, students
Tagged education, life lessons, Memories, meringues
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My one particular harbor
“I know I don’t get there often enough/God knows I surely try/It’s a magic kind of medicine/That no doctor could prescribe.” –Jimmy Buffett, “One Particular Harbor” This is a sentiment that runs through my head quite often. My one particular … Continue reading
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