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Two Star Banner
This banner hung in the front window of the home of August and Henrietta Boekman on Pershing Avenue in Buffalo, New York during the WWII years of approximately 1943 to 1945. The two blue stars honored the ongoing service of two Boekman offspring in the war effort, Robert and Ruth. If either of the stars had been turned to gold, it would have signified that they had given their life in that effort. … -more-
Hayley and John Wedding
On Friday, May 3rd, John and Hayley got married. The wedding was held on the beach at Bolsa Chica State Park on a beautiful, Southern California … [Read More...]
Onze
ONZE? Onze is a family favorite card game. Similar to Gin Rummy, Onze is played with a sequence of 7 hands that are played with different mixes of sets and runs. The first round (hand) is played
Onze Tips
The most successful Onze players have a plan, they don’t just grab a seat and start playing. It takes preparation and strategy to be a master. The following tips can help you succeed. Add your own
Two Star Banner
This banner hung in the front window of the home of August and Henrietta Boekman on Pershing Avenue in Buffalo, New York during the WWII years of approximately 1943 to 1945. The two blue stars honored … [Read More...]
Long Beach Pictures
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Was I a Hippy?
I think that for a short period in my life, I may have been a Hippy. Some of the signs... I had a large afro, I drove a VW Bus with curtains and a bed I loved folk music (I still have ALL of Peter, Paul and Mary's albums) I created art with "Peace" and "Love" all over it However, I have never liked The Grateful Dead, I wasn't into drugs, and I hate Patchouli! It … [Read More...]
8 Things That Make Me Smile
Here are a few of the things that just make me smile. In no particular order. The Cure - Lovesong I think about the man behind the 70s Alternate Rock band The Cure. He is not the worlds most handsome guy, yet he wrote this great love song to his wife, his childhood sweetheart, whom he has been in a lifelong relationship with. His intent was to tell her how he never stops thinking about, … [Read More...]
Two Star Banner
This banner hung in the front window of the home of August and Henrietta Boekman on Pershing Avenue in Buffalo, New York during the WWII years of approximately 1943 to 1945. The two blue stars honored the ongoing service of two Boekman offspring in the war effort, Robert and Ruth. If either of the stars had been turned to gold, it would have signified that they had given their life in that effort. … [Read More...]
Growing Up Without a Father
I had an amazingly happy childhood. I never felt poor, or unloved or lonely, but I do remember feeling that I missed my dad. The sad thing now is that I don't have many vivid memories of him being a part of my life, and actually I only have a few memories that include him: He would drive Evie and me up to and around Signal Hill He used to take us grocery shopping to McCoy's market every … [Read More...]
Growing Up In Buffalo
Growing up in Buffalo (1941 – 1959): A short memoir of Bob Caldwell’s early years At a family gathering on our 50th wedding anniversary, my youngest daughter, Janette, asked whether I had ever been in the army. I was amazed that she didn’t know about my (less than notable) US Army career. Later that weekend, my sister, Francie, shared a book with me titled: Reflections on Life in Buffalo … [Read More...]