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The Early Years (1960 - 1971+)
| Grandma Rachel & Grandpa Leard |
| Grandpa Mike |
| Sister Karen "Red Bird" |
| Off to Kindergarten |
| Off to Sacramento |
| Our first dog, Penny |
| Mom, Karen & Grandmother Ellie |
| I think I'm on "Chief" |
NANA - My Great Grandmother, Hattie Hartford.
Fondest memories:
her summer home in Santa Cruz; beach combing and searching for sea glass;
her abstract mosaic artwork; the exploding with color flower garden; taking a
shower in the garage; jelly served out of a nice container (not straight out of the
jar!). The early morning fog horn and her hearty laugh - amazing!
Fondest memories:
her summer home in Santa Cruz; beach combing and searching for sea glass;
her abstract mosaic artwork; the exploding with color flower garden; taking a
shower in the garage; jelly served out of a nice container (not straight out of the
jar!). The early morning fog horn and her hearty laugh - amazing!
Grandpa Lee - I loved to be
around this man. He was kind of
"crusty", yet a true gentleman.
Fondest memories: His daily
solitaire battles held at the
kitchen table against that dog
gone "China man"; reading the
Sacramento Bee (including the
"funnies"); his eyes closed -
listening intensely to the radio,
while conducting a classical tune
from his living room chair; his
salty language on the golf
course; his deep smoke cured
voice and articulation.
around this man. He was kind of
"crusty", yet a true gentleman.
Fondest memories: His daily
solitaire battles held at the
kitchen table against that dog
gone "China man"; reading the
Sacramento Bee (including the
"funnies"); his eyes closed -
listening intensely to the radio,
while conducting a classical tune
from his living room chair; his
salty language on the golf
course; his deep smoke cured
voice and articulation.
| Us kids with Dad at home on Lassen Dr. |
Fast asleep in the back of the
station wagon with cousin Kenny.
station wagon with cousin Kenny.
Frying up my the first fish I ever
caught (Santa Ynez river Trout)
caught (Santa Ynez river Trout)
My Dad (Mike) - I wanted to be just like him;
handsome, a wonderful singer, great storyteller and
oh so charismatic.
The best feeling? When he'd return home from a
business trip and give me a big "bear hug" with love
pats on my back. It felt soooooo good! Runner ups?
Being carried to bed like a "sack of potatoes" then
thrown on my bed; walking to the store together in
search of black licorice; catching that last football
pass that he would launch way way up into the sky!
Watching sports together - just being together.
handsome, a wonderful singer, great storyteller and
oh so charismatic.
The best feeling? When he'd return home from a
business trip and give me a big "bear hug" with love
pats on my back. It felt soooooo good! Runner ups?
Being carried to bed like a "sack of potatoes" then
thrown on my bed; walking to the store together in
search of black licorice; catching that last football
pass that he would launch way way up into the sky!
Watching sports together - just being together.
The 'ol Rotary phone ya know?
| SUNDANCE |
| Pismo Beach run - Before & After |
| USC vs Notre Dame at the Coliseum |
| Confirmation |
| Bow tie & platform shoes |
| "EL CAP" with my best friend Chris - We LOVED to ride those waves! |
| M O U N T A I N |
| Dad's red Fiat |
"Cold Springs Arch Bridge" -
The crossover from Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley.
The crossover from Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley.
| In "my World" |
Night out with Mom - Everyone
ALWAYS said very nice things
about JoAnn
She played second fiddle to
my dad and not deservingly
so, as she worked so hard in a
"man's world" to raise us 4 kids.
She took me to classic movies
like "National Velvet", "The
ALWAYS said very nice things
about JoAnn
She played second fiddle to
my dad and not deservingly
so, as she worked so hard in a
"man's world" to raise us 4 kids.
She took me to classic movies
like "National Velvet", "The
Yearling", "Sound of Music", the
"Exorcist" (YIKES!)... She took
me to the theater, where often
times she was the STAR. She
took me to the "Big Apple".
When we went camping at the
beach a friend would always
be welcomed to come along.
Her scalp rubs were soothing
and her love for me deep,
emotional and true.
"Exorcist" (YIKES!)... She took
me to the theater, where often
times she was the STAR. She
took me to the "Big Apple".
When we went camping at the
beach a friend would always
be welcomed to come along.
Her scalp rubs were soothing
and her love for me deep,
emotional and true.
| The Libera's |
| M A M M O T H |
The dreaded Poison Oak!
| 9th grade "Grad Nite" Chris & I taking dinner at the Pirates of the Carribean restaurant |
| Born September 18, 1959 - Pasadena, California |
| IMy first car - 1974 Hoda Civic |
And then there was Bacon
First bike -
Schwinn Stingray
Schwinn Stingray
Brought a snake home from camp
| YMCA Camp - 10 years old |
| - PICTURE MISSING - Bringing my mom and dad "breakfast in bed". It bothers me that I'm unable to find it. One of the very few pictures I had of my mom and dad together :-( < I found it! - see the "Family" page :-) > |
| ME |
| Yosemite = Amazing! |
| La Colina Jr High (9th grade graduation) |
The "Cornice"
With braces