Although I am NOT happy with the way in which Céspedes left my New York Mets, he WAS an awesome player, and he DID wear number 52 both with the Mets and, previously, with the A's. Every year about this time one sees advice for keeping one's New Year's Resolutions. Invariably, these pieces all contain… Continue reading Challenge Accepted!
Memorial Day 2020
While members of my immediate family have served in the military, only distant members of my family--none of whom I ever met--have died in service to their country. For that, I am extremely fortunate. Knowing that, I endeavor every Memorial Day to highlight an individual in my family tree who did make this ultimate sacrifice.… Continue reading Memorial Day 2020
On This Day: Birth of Clifford Lee Harding and Aubrey Nichole Laney
Clifford Harding was born October 17, 1942, in Iola, Kansas, and resides in Lawrence, Kansas. Aubrey Laney was born October 17, 1991, in Plano, Texas, and resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Clifford is my uncle. Aubrey is my niece. Siblings Clifford and Sandra Laney in Iola, Kansas - September 1943 My Uncle Clifford and my mother,… Continue reading On This Day: Birth of Clifford Lee Harding and Aubrey Nichole Laney
Talking Leaves 