| 7/24 |
Lesson learned
The Second World War was raging in Europe and our military was furiously gearing up for the inevitable. . . . [more] |
| 7/18 |
Rap on the knuckles
When Woodrow Wilson was in the White House and American soldiers (called “Doughboys”) were in Europe fighting the “Great War,” I was attending elementary school in Connecticut, learning how to follow orders. . . . [more] |
| 7/9 |
King of the world
When I was a little boy my father, who was in the building business, would load the wagon, then harness up the horses. . . . [more] |
| 7/3 |
Just do it
Our job at the Atlas Moving Company warehouse was going along pretty well when the owner came out and said to me . . . [more] |
| 6/27 |
Birthday memories
My 99th birthday, was wonderful, unlike any that I had before. . . . [more] |
| 6/19 |
Never taken for granted
Independence Day is an important reminder for me. Next month, I'll celebrate July 4th for the 101st time. . . . [more] |
| 6/5 |
Lesson learned early about fair sex
Beware of females. . . . [more] |
| 5/30 |
Earthquakes take toll
The recent earthquake in China brought back memories of an even more tragic disaster that hit Japan more than 80 years ago. . . . [more] |
| 5/23 |
100-year-old’s view of happiness
I held a brand new baby in my arms. . . . [more] |
| 5/15 |
Smooth sailing for Navy basketball
Basketball is in the news as the NBA playoffs generate excitement from coast to coast. . . . [more] |
| 5/8 |
Sad-but-true story of born loser
The first day of the year brought sad news. Ed Merg had died in his sleep. . . . [more] |
| 5/1 |
Millionaire cabins inspired career
I was born into a family of builders. My father and both of his brothers, my Uncle Tony and Uncle John, were in the building business. . . . [more] |
| 4/24 |
As go families, so goes society
For many years I lived in the Sierra Mountains of California. Though not perfect, life was good up there and family values thrived. . . . [more] |
| 4/17 |
My heroic winter rescue, circa 1915
Connecticut, where I grew up has dramatic weather changes, especially in the fall when the water begins to freeze in brooks and streams. . . . [more] |
| 4/10 |
Rollin’ in my sweet hammock’s arms
Like most boys who grew up by the sea, I dreamed of long voyages and seeking adventure on the bounding main. . . . [more] |
| 4/4 |
World’s oldest column returns to the Gazette
The Mariposa Gazette has been in print for more than 150 years. That’s a long time – even for me; I’ve only been around for 100 years. . . . [more] |
