02/11/09 - NNHS Newsletter - “If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.”
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Thomas Alva Edison |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Ahhh, Edison - one of my very favorite inventors!
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqjJwyUXcd4 - Thomas Edison
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPRfL4T-Vv4 - Thomas Edison: A Life of Invention
BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyYQmKXbAiI - Thomas Edison talking about the development of his light bulb
Today's
deliciously schmaltzy theme song was suggested by our Wizard of Wonderment,
Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/09/09:
OK, I suggest this with some reluctance .... due to the
degree of schmaltz of the selection.
Still ..... isn't it just tooooo perfect? Instantly recognizable. Listener
immediately hears the lyric and makes the connection.....
OHHH,
absolutely perfect, Captain, thank you so much!
And if there is perhaps one soul among you who does not know every single word to this song, I can only surmise you were not old enough in 1977 when it was played at least six times every day to have it indelibly burned into your memory!
BONUS #4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn4Kfvxczs0 - Debby Boone - You Light Up My Life, 1977 - The 20th Annual GRAMMY Awards
HOMEWORK:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bledison.htm
http://www.incwell.com/Biographies/Edison.html
ALERT:
From
Don Jett (NNHS / Warwick HS) of FL -
02/10/09 - "Carl Jett ('52 - of VA)":
YOWZERONI!!! I'm so very sorry to hear this, Don! I've added his name to our prayer roll, and we'll keep you all in our thoughts and prayers!
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
Harmon Gordon ('63)
of VA!
Happy Birthday tomorow to Jon Pearl ('57)!
Happy Birthday this week to:
13 -
Carla Fine Cripps ('65) of
Australia;
14 -
Jimmy Parker ('62) of VA
AND My Niece,
Renee Dick Romulus (Booker T.
Washington HS - '80) of Northern VA;
18 -
Bill
Sawyer ('57) - 1939 (deceased 05/16/06)
AND
Brooks Bloxom ('64) of NC!
Many Happy
Returns to you all!
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HITS:
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AS PROMISED:
From Norm Covert ('61) of MD -
02/09/09 - "Birthdays and Seals":
Charles Karmosky, my old
editor and dad of my late classmate
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Wednesday, August 21,1968 | |||
Daily Press |
GIGGLES!!! Thanks again, Normie! Old news clippings are always a delight!
I trust
your birthday celebrations were splendiferous!
From Doug Nelson ('64) of VA - 02/09/09 - "First Grade Picture -
Thomas Jefferson School":
Glad to see you back. I hope things are going well in Illinois.
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My comments and memories of the picture. I have learned from experience
that sometimes even vivid memories can be false. Nevertheless, these are
what I think I remember:
There should be at least two people in the picture that anyone who went to NNHS in the first half of the Sixties should recognize: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Mrs. Brockley's First Grade |
There are two others in the picture that I remember pretty well:
WOWZERONI!!!
This is waaay cool! Thanks so much, Doug!
NOTE:
The image I posted on the TJ page has been resized and compressed, so for those who wish to print a copy of the picture, I recommend following Doug's instructions:http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/our-schools.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/thomas-jefferson-school.html
From
Me
('65) of IL - 02/10/09 - "The Harty Household Kitty Cats":
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Sunday, February 1, 2009 | Mon., December 29, 2008 | Monday, February 9, 2009 | Wed., December 31, 2008 | |
Tumbles | Butters | Austin | Ziggy-Piggy |
Here they are:
Tumbles, Butters, Austin, and the previously pictured baby of the group,
Ziggy-Piggy. They are all quite intelligent, of course.
Tumbles clearly remembered me from our last visit two years ago; the other
three had not yet joined the household. She and I were alone in the
kitchen one morning, and when I asked her where the paper towels were, she began
staring at them to a degree that would have put a hunting dog to shame.
Butters would seem to be the most vocal of the four cats; I have heard him
on many occasions clearly say, "No!" in no uncertain terms.
Ziggy-Piggy is obviously adorable beyond words, and will agree to be held
like a baby if she likes you. At 14, Austin is by far the oldest.
He was inherited following the death of his owner, and is clearly the least
sociable of the four, but as he is old like me, I like to spoil him terribly.
He comes running every time he thinks I'm headed for the bathroom, as he's
reasonably certain I'll give him a drink of water from the sink, as
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_Van
I think they're all quite charming, but once again, I will admit to a possible bias. Maybe. Naaah!!!
From Catherine Slusser Hudson ('64) of VA - 02/10/09 - "Safety Thought":
Hi Carol,
Hope you are getting all settled in. I received this the other day and I thought that is a good idea, and it would be worth sending to you for all our other Typhoon readers.
Catherine Hudson
WOWZERS!!! What a great suggestion - thanks, Catherine!
From Fred Field (June '45) of CA -
02/10/09:
.....
The 1948 Anchor was the first to cover both the Feb. and June graduates in a single issue..... the '42 Beacon "Annual" - the last one published with that name. The June '42 was the first to be call Anchor....."
Thank you so much, Fred!
These
two questions arise from time to time, and it's great to have a definitive
answer at last!
From Betty Brockwell McClure ('58) of VA - 02/10/09 - "My Son!":
WOWZERS!
Thank you, Betty - and our very best
wishes to you son and his beautiful family!
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 02/10/09 - "Quote":
"You have not lived a perfect
day, even though you have earned your money, unless you have done something
for someone who cannot repay you."
--Ruth Smeltzer
Thanks, Shari!
From http://www.selfgrowthtest.com - 02/09/09 - "Expressing Your Self Worth":
Self-Esteem and Self
Confidence - How Do You Express Your Self-worth?
By Cheryl Saban, Feb. 6, 2009
How do you express your self-worth? Are you
going after your passions? Are you achieving your goals? How would you make your
life better? These are some of the questions I have been pondering during the
past couple of years as I wrote my latest book. I gathered insightful comments
from women and men too, about how to better express ourselves, and how to
establish a healthy, contented, well-ness oriented way of life.
Basically, I've discovered that in order to express self-worth, we need to learn
to take care of ourselves. The following are some action-items I am trying to
apply to my life. See if any of these ideas resonate for you:
1. Each day I will be grateful for what I have, and show compassion and kindness
to others. I'll do something that makes me feel good. I'll tell my loved ones
that I love them. I'll actually say the words, and mean it. And I'll make sure
the recipient of my love hears the words and believes them.
2. Every week I will take myself on a special outing. I'll realize that I'm
worth the time and effort. I'll make sure I get enough exercise, eat sensibly,
and spend time in nature. I'll also do something fun with my husband/partner,
and my children.
3. Every month I will go over my finances and stay aware -- I'll set priorities.
I'll give some of my time, talent, or treasure to a charitable organization.
I'll stretch my mind to learn something new. And I'll practice doing math, which
was always my toughest subject.
4. Every year I will be proud of the person I am. I'll celebrate my birthday,
and treat my life as though it is a very precious gift - which it is. I'll save
some money in a retirement fund. I'll evaluate my career choice and set new
goals. And then I'll remember to enjoy the here and now, for it is truly all I
have.
Our sense of self-worth and learning how to express it with humility and love,
is vitally important. Not just for our own well-being, which I think is rather
obvious, but for those we care about as well.
Express your Self.
Author's Bio
Cheryl Saban PhD writes extensively about women,
children, and social issues. She devotes a great deal of attention to
philanthropic endeavors with a focus on pediatric health and research,
education, relationships, empowerment of women, and the eradication of poverty.
In addition to What is Your Self-Worth; A Woman’s Guide to Validation, she has
written: New Mother’s Survival Guide, Recipe for Good Parenting, Recipe for a
Good Marriage, 50 Ways to Save our Children, Sins of the Mother, Griffin’s Play
Day, and Miracle Child.
FINALLY:
From My Friend, Tina of NC
AND
My Sister, Eleanor Buckley Nowitzky
('59) of NC - 02/10/09 - "Food storage funny":
Loved it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If7YJ-oeSy8&NR=1
EEEWWWWW!!!!
Thank you, Ladies!
REUNION ALERTS:
The Class of 1969 is planning its 40-Year Reunion - which will be open to ALL NNHS Alumni! If you're a member of the Class of '69 and have not received an email from Jean Baker Howell, she needs your email address. Please contact her at hokie13mom@cox.net.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. April 23, 24, and 25, 2009 - The Class of 1954 will hold its 55-Year Reunion. For details, contact Dr. Harry Simpson at 804-694-0346 or email him at hdsdds@aol.com - CLASS OF 1954
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Y'all take care of each other!
TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
Carol Buckley
Harty 618-530-9092 |
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You Light Up My Life
-
Joe Brooks
(b. 11 Mar 1938)
(Debby
Boone,
1977)
(b. 22 Sept 1956)
So many nights I sit by my window
Waiting for someone to sing me his song
So many dreams I kept deep inside me
Alone in the dark but now
You've come along
You light up my life
You give me hope
To carry on
You light up my days
and fill my nights with song
Rollin' at sea, adrift on the water
Could it be finally I'm turning for home?
Finally, a chance to say hey,
I love you
Never again to be all alone
You light up my life
You give me hope
To carry on
You light up my days
and fill my nights with song
You light up my life
You give me hope
To carry on
You light up my days
and fill my nights with song
It can't be wrong
When it feels so right
'Cause you
You light up my life
"You Light Up My
Life" midi courtesy of
http://www.eadcentral.com/go/1/1/0/http://webhome.idirect.com/~stardust/midi-selections.html
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/09/09
Thanks, Dave!
"You Light Up My
Life" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.romantic-lyrics.com/ly6.shtml
also at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/09/09
Thanks again, Dave!
OK, I suggest this with some reluctance .... due to the
degree of schmaltz of the selection.
Still ..... isn't it just tooooo perfect? Instantly recognizable. Listener
immediately hears the lyric
and makes the connection.
Images of Thomas Edison courtesy of http://www.incwell.com/Biographies/Edison.html - 02/10/09
Animated Blue Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars30.html - 02/10/09
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Marine Corps Seal clip art courtesy of the late Herbert Hice of MI - one of my Famous Marines
who served in the South Pacific during WWII.Animated USMC Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Page Hit Counter clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 03/07/06
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al
Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!
Hillsboro High School's Topper (Band Version) clip art courtesy of
http://www.hillsboroschools.net/schools/hhs/activities/music2/Band/bio.html
- 06/07/08
Thanks, Mark!
American School Logo courtesy of http://www.americanschoolofcorr.com/grads.asp - 09/05/06
Animated "NEW" clip art courtesy of http://gifsnow.com/ - 03/07/06