I'm not a fan of those :nade up" holidays such as "Mother's Day, Father's Day, Love your Cat Day"....etc. I consider them just more "made up" days to get us "sheeple" to spend more money.
Bah, Humbug....
However, this year, my daughter presented me with two gifts....that touched my hard heart so deeply...that it …..almost literally …..melted.
"What in the world...could affect a cantankerous, senile, old man.....like that?....you ask.
Good question. After all, I'm 83 and a half years old..."I've been to some big towns, heard me some big talk...….etc "
Well, I'll tell you:....
The gift was.....
It was...…(forgive me, I'm tearing up)….
It was...….
A SIX PACK OF RC COLAS......AND A BOX OF MOON PIES!
Life is good!
-Ed
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Deep Thinkers
Authors, including Charlotte's own Harry Galden, have written about it for years.
It's one of the most important questions mankind has been asking for thousands of years...and, no doubt, will be asking til the end of time.
Unlike the questions philosophers usually concentrate on....like "Why are we here?..etc….etc...
This most often asked question has ...not just one.....but many answers!
Think about it...…..
Keep thinking...……..
Keep on thinking.....….
Give up yet?
Well, the answer is..………
"What's for dinner?"
-Ed
It's one of the most important questions mankind has been asking for thousands of years...and, no doubt, will be asking til the end of time.
Unlike the questions philosophers usually concentrate on....like "Why are we here?..etc….etc...
This most often asked question has ...not just one.....but many answers!
Think about it...…..
Keep thinking...……..
Keep on thinking.....….
Give up yet?
Well, the answer is..………
"What's for dinner?"
-Ed
Monday, June 18, 2018
Shirley Ann Carswell Foster
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Obituary
 Shirley Ann Carswell Foster, 82, of Albemarle passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Bethany Woods. Her memorial service will be 3 PM Monday, June 18, 2018 at Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church in Kannapolis with Rev. Don Burleyson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 2:45 PM at the church prior to the service. Born July 19, 1935 in Catawba County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Carson Carswell and Winfred Oxford Carswell. She was a graduate of Central High School in Charlotte and worked as a Nursing Secretary at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Mrs. Foster attended Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church. Her family was very important to her and she made a point to attend all her children's sporting and special events and later, her grandchildren's sporting and special events. She even retired early in order to keep her grandchildren while their parents worked. She loved beach music and loved to dance the Shag with her husband. She was also a devoted Tarheel fan. Mrs. Foster was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Edward Foster in 1996. Survivors include son Robin Lamar Foster of Charlotte, daughters Jan Foster Burleyson (Don) of Albemarle and Jill Foster Karam (Eddie) of Huntersville, grandchildren Hope Kilgo, Brad Kilgo, and Wilson Karam, brother-in-law George Foster (Cheryl) and nephew Alan Foster. She was preceded in death by a sister Edith Grady and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mitch and Bunny Foster. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Bethany Woods for their love and compassionate care of Mrs. Foster. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 3152 Little Road, Suite 146 Trinity, Florida 34655 or online at http://www. Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is entrusted with arrangements. | |
Thursday, June 14, 2018
116th !
By Jerry Gaudet
The Class of 1954 gathered to celebrate Charlotte Central High School of years ago for the 116th time at Jimmie's Restaurant in Mint Hill.
We remembered Shirley Maynor for having started our luncheons.
Following a week when we learned of the passing of two of our classmates, we read the days attendance roll asking "what these names had in common".
Marlene Beaty, Sylvia & Vic Brawley, Clyde Burnett, Carolyn & Harold Cullingford, Johnny Culp, Robert Dodge, Pat & Jerry Gaudet, Jo Anne & Joe King, Betty Palomba, Ronnie Pourlos, Willis Rimmer, Nancy and Al Selby, and Jean & Charlie Willis.
Johnny Culp had the answer, " We're all alive". And, doing the best that we can.
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Monday, June 11, 2018
LaVerne Helms Sizemore Passes
LaVerne Helms Sizemore (1936 - 2018) |
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Obituary
 LaVerne Helms Sizemore of Charlotte, NC went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday June 8, 2018. She was born in Charlotte the daughter of the late Hurley S. Helms and Alma Garland Helms.LaVerne was raised in Charlotte and graduated from Central High School. Following graduation she went to work for Southern Bell until her retirement. After retiring LaVerne stayed active with lifelong friends and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Hurley Jr., Jimmy and Ed. LaVerne is survived by her son Michael and his wife Alice; daughter Lisa Stogner and her husband Jeff; grandchildren Cameron and Summer; and great-grandchild Cameron Jr. Her family will receive friends Monday June 11, 2018 from 11:00 AM until noon in the chapel of Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum, 5716 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212. Funeral service will be at noon. Entombment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family requests you get together with lifelong friends and enjoy a meal with LaVerne's favorite, Coke a Cola or just spend time together listening to Elvis music. Arrangements are in the care of McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park. www.mcewenfs.com | |
Saturday, June 09, 2018
Charles Sweitzer
By Jerry Gaudet
With great sadness we learn of the passing of classmate Charles Sweitzer, who died on June 7, 2018. No details available at this time.
We have the following contact information for his widow:
Mrs. Donna Sweitzer
Friday, June 08, 2018
LDL Tuesday June 12 !
Here comes the next "LDL" (Let's do lunch) ! It's to be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 11:30 AM
at "Jimmie's" Restaurant in Mint Hill.Please tell other classmates! Invite them to come! Even better, bring someone with you!We'd really like to see you and 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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