One minor little mystery has been solved. One of my long-time friends from my days growing up in Richland, PA, was Randy Klopp. My mother and his parents, Isobel and Lynn, had known each other when they were growing up, and when our family moved back to Richland in June of 1957 when I was … Continue reading Randy and Ray
Ron’s Amp
We’re back in 1971 State College where Duane had just told me I had a job at Kentucky Fried Chicken but I had to wait until Monday for it to be official. Monday came and went and there was no word from Duane about the job. Meanwhile, Ron Funk had mentioned that he was having … Continue reading Ron’s Amp
Mint
I have so much spearmint growing all over the place. Out in the little back yard. In the urn out front. And inside at the back window on the second floor. So I have to make mint tea.
Mitchcraft
A Halloween Special from guess who!
Losing One’s Virginity
Biblical scholars believe that, based on internal evidence, the Gospel of Mark was the first of the four gospels to be written. Mark does not contain a nativity story; it begins the saga of Jesus with his baptism by John the Baptist and then his adoption by a voice from heaven: At that time Jesus … Continue reading Losing One’s Virginity
Single Serving Whipped Cream
I found that I don’t need to use the immersion blender to make a small serving of whipped cream. I can whip it up by hand with a wire whisk. It turns out be pretty easy. A little whipped cream on a bowl of strawberries makes a perfect dessert.
Ron Funk’s Final Years
Ron Funk died on October 7. Because Ron plays an almost continuous part in my life, with only a couple breaks, from the time I met him until the present, I was going to wait until I got my memoirs caught up to the present day to report his death, but then I realized that … Continue reading Ron Funk’s Final Years
Philly Is the Worst
According to WalletHub, Philadelphia is the worst city in the Untied States to drive in. This does not surprise me. Way back in the day, before I moved to this city, I used to like to drive. I gave up my car when I moved here because initially I couldn’t afford to keep it on … Continue reading Philly Is the Worst
Supporting Ukraine
The Metropolitan Opera has remained steadfast in its support of Ukraine ever since Russia attacked, even going so far as firing several Russian artists because of their ties to Putin. After the current Republican in the White House signed another deal with Russia for oil, the Met’s General Manager Peter Gelb reaffirmed that support for … Continue reading Supporting Ukraine
Ron Funk
As I was saying, I met Ron Funk at the first HoPS meeting. Ron was the first of several people that I met during that period who were around 35 years old and would be significant in one way or another, although I think Ron was just about to turn 34 when I met him. … Continue reading Ron Funk