Before you read any further…

READ THIS FIRST - Before you read any further here... Most of what you read and see here will be shared stories, pictures and autobiographical content. I'll also post excerpts from my Mom's Journal that go back as far as 1945, as well as stories from my old Navy days and childhood. Even some stories …

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REVIEW: Piggs-N-Paws Dog Boarding

Let me start off by saying that when family members take care of your pet (in our case our dog)...you have peace of mind and can rest assured that your pet or dog is being cared for just like the family member they are. However, many times placing the burden of this care on a …

Navy Boot Camp Company 192

Biographies and Information about Company 73-192 This article/page is (and will be) a continuous update on members of Navy Boot Camp Company 73-192 in Great Lakes, IL from June 13, 1973 - August 3, 1973. In an effort to set the mood back to June -- August 1973...here's a few things that might bring back …

His Guitar Still Lives On

On Christmas day 2017, my Brother's only child and my only Nephew, Zack Jarratt died from an accident. He was only 29 years old at the time of his death. A few days after his death, the family was burdened with the task of clearing out his apartment. Zack had LOTS of stuff in his …

Mom, I Wrecked Your Car

The year was probably 1972, at least I think it was about then. I had my own car at the time, it was a 4 door 1965 Ford Fairlane. It was pretty basic "old man's" car that I'd love to have back in my possession right now, but back then it just wasn't "cool". But …

Asthma, Not Cystic Fibrosis

I remember when I was around 5-6 years of age that I had lots of breathing problems. At the time I think the doctor (Dr. Conover if I remember correctly) said that I should NOT be sleeping on a feather pillow. Regardless of taking away my feather pillow, I continued to have these breathing attacks. …