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Camellias

I have always loved Camellias. They are hard to grow in the central valley. When Alpha School was built, they planted camellias on the North side of the cafeteria. The camellias slowly died off. Finally there was one plant remaining and...

The Foundation

One of my favorite Seinfeld episodes is when George has to meet with the “Foundation”. His fiancee has died from licking cheap wedding invitations with poison glue. Her parents have started a foundation in her honor. George is...

Gumman Goose N48550

Crocodile Rock is a great Elton John song. The first verse has these words: I remember when rock was young Me and Suzie had so much fun Holding hands and skimming stones Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own I went to Alaska when I...

“All Came to Town on the Very...

The Music Man is my favorite musical. It has the small town, the early 20th century setting and music. There are some great lines but one of best is when Professor Harold Hill, the flimflam man, tells the unsuspecting: And you’ll...

Squeakers in the Cafeteria

The movie Home Alone has a scene when Kevin is sitting in a chair eating ice cream covered with all sorts of junk food. He yells, “Guys, I’m eating junk and watching rubbish! You better come out and stop me! ” Of course...