That's one of my favorite names for the city I lived and worked in for most of my adult life, Washington, DC.
If it were a person, instead of a city.....it would long ago been committed to an insane asylum.
The latest indignity conjured up by the Wizzards of Smart in DC...at a time when all the plaques and statues of Robert E. Lee are being torn down.......is to....and I'm not kidding....
ERECT A STATUE OF MARION BARRY.........the crack smoking, whore-mongering, tax cheating, long time mayor of DC.
A number of locals here....are speculating that the plaque at the bottom will memorialize Barry's most famous quote: "The "B....h" set me up."
-Ed
Monday, October 30, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Lilllian Jane Nance
Ladies and Gentlemen..... This is our great-granddaughter Lillian Jane Nance . She was born Oct. 20th at 7:30 PM to my grandson Nate and his wife Emily Nance. She is the first girl born to my family in 43 years. -Don and Letty Nance
Don Meet Don and Letty Nance's latest grandchild
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Sunday, October 22, 2017
GREAT NEWS!
Warren Sparrow and Mary Sandra Schulken to marry!
" The time is 2 p.m, Saturday, January 6, 2018. The ceremony will be at the First Presbyterian Church, Forest City, NC. We are excited about this and are pleased to make this announcement."
-Warren and Mary Sandra
-Warren and Mary Sandra
Congratulations to youi both!
This is the best news I've heard in a long time!
-Ed
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Timeless Pearls Of Wisdom From Grandparents
This is from the HuffPost:
Everything in moderation, including moderation.” – Oscar Wilde
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” ― Socrates
Never leave till tomorrow that which you can do today.” – Benjamin Franklin
Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.” ― Aristotle
“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” ― Albert Einstein
“All great achievements require time.” ― Maya Angelou
“Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” ― M. Gandhi
--Ed
Everything in moderation, including moderation.” – Oscar Wilde
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” ― Socrates
Never leave till tomorrow that which you can do today.” – Benjamin Franklin
Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.” ― Aristotle
“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” ― Albert Einstein
“All great achievements require time.” ― Maya Angelou
“Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” ― M. Gandhi
--Ed
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
LDL Jimmie is BACK!
By Jerry Gaudet
It was a banner day at Jimmie's Restaurant for the Central High School Class of 1954 at its 108th celebration of "LDL"!
After months and months of struggle following a stroke, Jimmie Pourlos was able to be with us for an "LDL"!
WAY TO GO, JIMMIE!
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Wednesday, October 04, 2017
LDL OCT 10
By Jerry Gaudet
"LDL" (Let's do lunch) will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 11:30 AM at "Jimmie's" Restaurant in Mint Hill.
We'd like to see you. Please help spread the word! Invite other classmates to come! Even better, bring someone with you!We sure hope you'll come!This link may help you find your way: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Jimmie%27s ,+Mint+Hill,+NC&fb=1&cid=18354 106434370977171&li=lmd&z=14&t= m
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