About the War
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power,
and teach us, that the less we use our power
the greater it will be. - Thomas Jefferson
There are six things which the Lord hates,
Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:
Haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
And hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devices wicked plans,
Feet that run rapidly to evil,
A False witness who utters lies,
And one who spreads strife among brothers.
Proverbs 6:16-19
I was born in Hollywood and raised in San Gabriel Valley.
Loved those hot seats in the Pavilion in left field at
Dodger Stadium, with Vin Scully and Jerry Doggett;
taking 39 to the beach; La Habra Heights avocados(10/$1,)
In and Out Burger on Francisquito... and so much more.
Loved those views of Wilson and Baldy, and was close to
the best in So. California.
I believe I was fortunate to grow up in Southern California in the 50s 60s early 70s. You parked on PCH for free at Huntington Beach (careful of glass), Sunset Blvd., cruising Valley Blvd through Alhambra, sunning on the side of Puddingstone Dam, working on Rose Parade floats... the people who lived those times and places, share my heart.
I miss my house behind Bassett Park, (school K-12.) What a great park... played a ton of over-the-line. Parents did good for a new family, brand new house behind a park, new schools, and Bassett Little League from farm to colt. Will never forget, the wonderful folks at Hope Union Church, at Walnut Grove and Marshall in Rosemead, in the late 60s.
A wonderful time and memory was going to Capernwray Bible College (Torchbearers) near Scotland, and hitch hiking
in England, France, Spain, and Northern Africa.
I had a wonderful traveling partner,
Betty Board Hoover, from Virginia.
A young marrieds' first test was selling the house in La Habra, escaping CA, and leaving for parts unknown, in 1977.
Portland says "hi" with Freezing Rain
photo by
Dori Dumont
Behind the lines, 24 hrs before St. Helens blew!
Soon I was seeing Netarts Bay out my window
I've worked a few jobs, but the ones that made a difference were four years in small town radio (you do everything), seven years with a shopper on the Oregon Coast, specializing in dark room and layout, with last 3 years as publisher.But the job that tested this So. Ca. boy the most was Edger Line-up and Debarker at Hampton Sawmill in Tillamook, where the rain never stops,and it's a breeze until 75.
(I sure felt a long way from avocados.)
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Now in my "maybe I'll grow a pony tail" years,
My goal is to grow gracefully and gain understanding,
all the time being cautious about chasing after the wind.
