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FOR THOSE WHO SERVE AT HOME – Part Two
By Suzanne Sparrow Watson I left you in Part One with military spouses and prostitutes – quite the juxtaposition. So let me continue … One of the most moving and emotional parts of the Coming Home series is when the service … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday observations, opinion
Tagged Coming Home, Lifetime Channel, Matt Rogers, Memorial Day, military families
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FOR THOSE WHO SERVE AT HOME – Part One
By Suzanne Sparrow Watson There will be lots of news coverage this week about Memorial Day. Unfortunately, most of it will be about hot dog recipes, furniture sales and half-off underwear at the department store. Few people remember that before … Continue reading
The Palm & The Pine – A California Story Part II
So, what about the trees in the picture? Glad you asked. If you travel on Highway 99, which goes north-south through the heart of California, about 10 miles north of Fresno, if you look carefully, drive slowly, very slowly, … Continue reading
The Palm & The Pine – A California Story Part I
by Bob Sparrow I was recently made aware of a physical and symbolic boundary that screamed, “Road Trip!”. It is a ‘landmark’ of sorts that I believe most Californians, much less those who live outside our state of ‘fruits … Continue reading
Posted in opinion, Tributes
Tagged Northern California, Southern California, The Palm & The Pine
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LIVING ON THE FACE OF THE SUN
By Suzanne Sparrow Watson Eight months of the year I live in Paradise, otherwise known as Scottsdale, Arizona. Contrary to popular belief, it does get cold here in the winter – we’ve had a freak snowfall most every year – … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Info / Up-dates, opinion
Tagged 100 degree days, Arizona, California, Idaho, Scottsdale, Sun Valley
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Don’t Call It ‘An Old Folks Home’ (Continued)
(Continued from April 3rd post) by Bob Sparrow The show begins. The entertainment was a husband-wife team in their 50s who had a Captain and Tennille sort of vibe, except he played the keyboard more like a deckhand than a captain … Continue reading
DO NOT GO GENTLY … Part Two
Please excuse me if this is brief; it’s really hard to type when you’re in traction. Just kidding. Some of you thought that was a real possibility, though, didn’t you? But I am home, safe and sound. I honestly didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Info / Up-dates, opinion
Tagged Mammoth mountain, skiing, snow boarding, the '60's
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Do Not Go Gently…Part 1
by Suzanne Sparrow Watson A year ago, when my husband turned 70, he decided that he wanted to take up skiing again. Our last family ski trip was in 1989 and while he has occasionally waxed sentimental about skiing, I … Continue reading
Getting Ready For The Road
by Bob Sparrow First, thanks to son, Jeff for the new Header – a great graphic designer if you ever need one! Next, even though we have a new name, we’re keeping our same ‘Morning News in Verse’ domain, as … Continue reading
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