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Lots to be than…
Lots to be thankful for in 2013 …a healthy family …a peaceful country to live in …amazing extended family and friends …nearly 20 000 views of my blog since I started, along with 98 followers Happy New Year to all … Continue reading
No Interruptions -It’s time for the rosary!
When the Finlay family was saying the rosary there could be no interruptions If you happened by at that particular time you were expected to get on your knees and join in I’m not sure how many friends of … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood Memories, Teenage Memories
Tagged evening prayers, family, giggles, laughter, rosary beads
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Images Of Pasadena
Strolling up and down Midland Row Families picking baskets of strawberries at the u-pick Enjoying shopping at Gifts of Joy and Frenchies Visualizing couples going to mass at Holy Rosary Church Getting through funeral services at the graveyard Seeing neighbours bringing pots of goulash and … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood Memories, Poetry, School Memories, Teenage Memories
Tagged beach, berries, church, dance, family, friends, mass, school
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My Youngest Brother Albert
It’s times like this when I don’t have much to do and it’s Christmas that my mind takes me back in time to when my youngest brother was born. Since he was the baby of our family he got a … Continue reading
Posted in Adult Memories, Childhood Memories, People, Teenage Memories
Tagged boxing, brother, family, fire, school, story
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The A-Frame On The Beach
After I left Pasadena I dreamed of some day owning a house or cabin in the area. I got the opportunity in the mid 80s to do just that. I bought an A-Frame dwelling built by my good friends Alvin … Continue reading
Posted in Adult Memories, Uncategorized
Tagged beach, cabin, downpayment, dwelling, family, friends, neighbours, trikes, vacation
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My Father And His Relationship To Money
I can tell this story only because he is no longer around to read it. He would be none too pleased, to know I was talking about his money. Well, here goes. You need to have a bit of background … Continue reading
Posted in Adult Memories, People, St. Shotts Connection
Tagged bedroom, Bon Jovi, family, father, friends, money
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Uncle Billy Connors
He was not my uncle but he was a very close friend He admired my mom and she returned the affection He came to live with us after his wife died He was a comical soul making us laugh so … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood Memories, People, Poetry
Tagged alzheimers, death, family, friendship, poetry
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