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	01/04/10 - NNHS Newsletter - From a Distance “Life is a tapestry: We are the warp; angels, the weft; God, the weaver. Only the Weaver sees the whole design.” - Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994

Dear Friends and Schoolmates, 

 This is the second time we've used this Newsletter theme; the first was exactly five years ago today:

BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5_YAj9lCQc - From a Distance - Bette Midler with slide show

BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msQ7Qt_LFGo&NR=1 - From a Distance - Bette Midler at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards, 1991

BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-uqGDb1Qz0 - From a Distance (Christmas version) - Bette Midler - a clip from NBC's Today show with fun interview, 2008

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:

    Happy Birthday today to Norma Howell Morgan ('57) AND    Bill Bost ('61) of NC AND           My #6 Son, Dale Harty, (Hillsboro HS, IL / American School, IL - '02) of MA!

    Happy Birthday tomorrow to   Carolyn McCormick Holmes ('57) AND  Cammie Dick Gibson ('57) AND   Doc Hudson (Warwick HS - '60) of VA!

    Happy Birthday this week to:

   Many Happy Returns to You All!

January 04, 1944 - Operation Carpetbagger: The U.S. began dropping arms and supplies to guerrilla forces throughout Western Europe.

Carol,

This brings back some memories.  I first heard this song in 1964 during spring break in the student union at the University of Tulsa.  I had to go out and buy the album in the 78 style by "Ian and Sylvia."  I still have it and a tape  as well.  The bass speakers in Tulsa were very impressive .  A very nostalgic song, now.

   Thank you, Norris - so it would seem to be for many people!

From http://nnhs65.00freehost.com/01-02-05-NNHS-You-Were-on-My-Mind.html:

   Thanks again, Captain!

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    From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 01/03/10 - "   Freddie McDowell":

Hi, Carol: A note of "Thanks" to   Ed Nichols ('62) of VA for providing an update on the condition of Freddie McDowell (56) of ID. Freddie was Coach Bill Chamber's "Secret Weapon" for he could handle a "Fast Break" as well as any guard, and with his fake and two hand "Underhand" bank shot off the board at a full run he was a man of action. As the "Floor General" he had the "Green Light" to shoot his classic two-hand set shot from what is now beyond the three point line, and set the TYPHOON fans in a frenzy with his "nothing but net" deadly shot.   When the opposing teams would double team Horace Williams ('55) of VA  and Slade Dunn ('56) of NC and try to control the offensive board, Freddie would fire off one of his set shots that opened the boards.   Freddie was quiet, a student of the game, and provided strong leadership for the NNHS Basketball Teams of 1954-55 and 1955-56 Seasons. Who can forget his dependable performance on the foul line.   Recommend a USAF Flag attached to his name!!!   TYPHOON Regards, Joe Madagan ('57) of FL      YES, SIR! Thank you, Major Madagan! http://nnhs65.00freehost.com/01-02-10-NNHS-You-Were-on-My-Mind.html

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       From George Helliesen ('61) of MI - 01/03/10 - "Bubble Bath with a twist ....don't forget sound":

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=QJ35127968

  AWWW! Thank you, George - you, too!

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From the Daily Press - 01/04/09 - "Let It Snow...":

		Newport News in the snow, 1966   ( Daily Press Archive, Daily Press / January 24, 2006 ) A snow scene in downtown Newport News along Washington Avenue Christmas day, 1966.    What a great image for our archive!
Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 1966
Washington Avenue

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     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-C-G.html

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From ArcaMax Jokes - 01/03/09:

Sherlock and Watson

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go on a camping trip, set up their tent, and fall asleep. Some hours later, Holmes wakes his faithful friend.

"Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see."

Watson replies, "I see millions of stars."

"What does that tell you?"

Watson ponders for a minute. "Astronomically speaking, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. Time wise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three. Theologically, it's evident the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you?"

Holmes is silent for a moment, then speaks. "Watson, you idiot, someone has stolen our tent."

   Y'all take good care of each other!  TYPHOONS FOREVER!  We'll Always Have Buckroe!

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From a Distance

Written by Julie Gold, 1985
(b. 03 Feb 1956)

Recorded by Bette Midler, 1990
(b. 01 Dec 1945)


From a distance, the world looks blue and green
and the snow-capped mountains white.
From a distance the ocean meets the stream
and the eagle takes to flight.
From a distance there is harmony
and it echoes through the land.
It's the voice of hope, it's the voice of peace,
it's the voice of every man.
From a distance, we all have enough
And no one is in need.
There are no guns, no bombs, no diseases,
No hungry mouths to feed.
From a distance we are instruments
Marching in a common band
Playing songs of hope, playing songs of peace
They're the songs of every man.
God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance.
From a distance, you look like my friend
Even though we are at war.
From a distance I cannot comprehend
What all the fighting is for.
From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land.
It's the hope of hopes, it's the love of loves.
It's the heart of every man.
God is watching us
God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance.

"From a Distance" midi courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/6100/midi.html,
located by Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 01/02/05
Thanks, Dave!

"From a Distance" lyrics courtesy of http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/Bette-Midler/From-A-Distance.html - 01/02/05

Image of Phillip Kenton's Painting, "From a Distance," courtesy of http://philipkenton.com/contemporary-abstract-art.html - 01/04/10

Multi-Colored Bar Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://onyxk8.tripod.com/bars7.html - 01/04/10