Category Archives: Holidays

Of Fireworks and other things

Posted on June 30, 2017 by jenorv

There is no way around it. The 4th of July makes me think of fireworks. When we were small there were always fireworks in Fair Haven, a town located on Lake Ontario about 8 miles away. We lived on the … Continue reading →

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Santa is Sad this year

Posted on December 7, 2016 by jenorv

For  44  years my old Air Force friend and I  sent the same Christmas card back and forth in an ongoing tradition.  This began when he sent the card to me, before I was married,  when I was in flying … Continue reading →

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The Halloween House

Posted on October 18, 2016 by jenorv

When I was small my father carved a large Jack O’Lantern for me. It was a very special bonding moment. One that I will always remember.  Perhaps that is why I have always liked Halloween. It started out innocently enough. … Continue reading →

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Who’s your Daddy?

Posted on June 9, 2016 by jenorv

During the last week, I had the opportunity to think about fathers and their impact upon others  in an entirely different way.  We had several men from my college ROTC unit and their wives to dinner, it was our 50th … Continue reading →

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Arlington

Posted on May 30, 2016 by jenorv

I have been to Arlington many, many times and it never fails to move me. The first time I visited this hallowed place was as a senior in high school.  It is amazing to me all these years later the … Continue reading →

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John and Priscilla and Myles and Rose

Posted on November 16, 2015 by jenorv

John Alden and Priscilla Mullins Alden are my 8th great grandparents.  Lets get this out of the way right at the start.    Does this make any of me better than anybody else? Nope. So that said, I will share … Continue reading →

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4th of July long ago

Posted on July 3, 2015 by jenorv

More than anything else, the holidays we celebrated together demonstrated and defined our sense of community. In our little town of Hannibal New York, each holiday had its own special rituals and observances, this was especially true of the 4th … Continue reading →

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Punxsutaney Phil and me

Posted on January 27, 2015 by jenorv

Did you ever wonder where Phil lives? You have seen him on TV, I am sure, “living” in a fake tree stump, but you know that’s not where he really lives. Phil is probably the most famous ground hog in … Continue reading →

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