Back when we lived on West Main Street in Richland in the early 1960s, my sister developed allergies, and our family doctor, Dr. Nagle, sent her over to Lancaster to see an allergist to diagnose exactly what the problem was. As I recall his name was Dr. Lockey, and he did not have the best … Continue reading Allergies
Autobiography
Changing Docs
A few years back I wrote about the death of my long time primary care provider, Dr. Major. I ended up selecting another doctor from the same practice as him, but I was never really satisfied with the change. At first I simply assumed that it was the change, I was so used to having … Continue reading Changing Docs
Spinning Wheel
Back in September 1969 I was starting my third year at Penn State, and I see from the archives of the Daily Collegian that the rock group Blood, Sweat, & Tears was coming to campus. As I liked their music, I’m certain that I went to that concert, but I have no memory of it, … Continue reading Spinning Wheel
Wanda and Reed’s Wedding
I don’t remember very much about Reed and Wanda’s wedding. I suppose I could call Wanda or Reed to verify a few details, but what fun would that be? Besides, they’ve long since gotten a divorce and each of them has re-married, in Reed’s case more than once. Reed Zellers, of course, is my uncle, … Continue reading Wanda and Reed’s Wedding
Sudden Summer
The year 1968 was a pretty tumultuous year as far as political events in the US were concerned. Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated. Lyndon Johnson realized he had no chance to be re-elected as president because of his getting involved in a pointless war in Vietnam and all the lies he … Continue reading Sudden Summer
A Not-So-Fine Bromance
Bromance: a very close and non-sexual relationship between two men. I’ve often thought about trying to write a continuous narrative about my first year at Penn State, because I remember so many things about that year. But when I try to organize them in my mind, I can’t figure out just when certain things might … Continue reading A Not-So-Fine Bromance
Fun on Oregon Avenue
You may recall that last summer I went to the Arch Street PennDot location to get my photo taken for my driver’s license only to find that the line stretched around the block and I was told it was quite lengthy even once one got inside, so I gave up and decided to go to … Continue reading Fun on Oregon Avenue
Neal and Fumiko’s 50th Anniversary
After retiring, Neal and Fumiko eventually moved back to Pennsylvania where Neal died on June 9, 2017. Fumiko had been born on Okinawa on December 13, 1929, where her mother died in childbirth, and her grandfather died when she was eight years old. During the war, she lived in a cave and endured an internment camp … Continue reading Neal and Fumiko’s 50th Anniversary
Kathy and Me
I don’t remember the arrival of Neal and his new family in Richland. From the photographic evidence, we were certainly there at my grandparents house to greet them, as why wouldn’t we be? I simply don’t remember it. In January 1954 I was four years old, a few months from becoming five, so that’s no … Continue reading Kathy and Me
Family Photos
Taking a break from the Neal and Fumiko Zellers family saga, here are a couple family photos from 1954. I believe they were taken at the same time as the Neal and Fumiko photos taken by my uncle Allen as we were probably all gathered in my grandparents home. I don’t know who took this … Continue reading Family Photos