Last week they began tearing down my alma mater — Granite High School. It is a bittersweet experience for me. It’s bitter because of all the great memories I have of that school. It’s sweet because the grand lady can finally be laid to rest and the property given new life. Granite opened in 1907…… Continue reading Goodbye to Granite High
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All Fun and Games Until the Marine Walks In
REPOST FROM JULY 2013 Tonight, Debra took me to her favorite restaurant – La Puente, in South Salt Lake. She does that when she doesn’t want to cook and lures me there with the promise that she will pay, which she seldom does. I don’t mind, because it is good, affordable food; the people are…… Continue reading All Fun and Games Until the Marine Walks In
I Got a Black Belt for My Birthday
REPOST FROM DECEMBER 7, 2014 Yesterday was my 59th birthday. And since I am blessed with all of my needs and most of my wants met and am surrounded by a family that loves me, there was little for me to wish for. But I did want one thing for my birthday – a black…… Continue reading I Got a Black Belt for My Birthday
Two Kids Showed Up at My House With Spray Paint
REPOST FROM AUGUST 2012 Last week my wife, Debbie, was working in the yard when two young men approached her and started a conversation. The older of the two did the talking. “Hi, my name is John.” “Hello, John” she responded enthusiastically, “what can I do for you?” “We’re painting house numbers on curbs.…… Continue reading Two Kids Showed Up at My House With Spray Paint