02/26/13 - NNHS Newsletter - “If we knew each other's secrets, what comforts we should find.”
- John Churton
Collins
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Soooo, how old do you
have to be when you consider a 31-year old song to be a "new" one?
BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sodthxK1z44 - Entre Nous - Rush, 1980
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entre_Nous_%28song%29:
Entre Nous ("Between Us" in French) is the fourth track on the 1980s album Permanent Waves by progressive rock band Rush. It was also released as a single. The only live performances of the song to date occurred during the 2007 leg of the tour to promote Snakes & Arrows, an album released on May 1 of that year. It was then featured on the live album released on April 15, 2008.
HEALTH UPDATES:
1.
From Fred Field (June '45) of CA - 02/25/13, 12:59 PM - "Returned to
Fullerton":
Hello Carol, Mon. Feb. 25,
2013 "Home is the sailor, home from the sea . . . . ." I am finally back in my Fullerton, CA condo. after a several months forced stay at my Loma Linda, CA house. In late October I experienced a painful medical problem which had a most sinister promise. Instinct moved me to go to Loma Linda where my daughter is an RN at the Veteran's Hospital. My own urologist tried to treat the symptoms with medication, but by mid-Dec. decided his knife was the only answer. The Christmas holidays complicated scheduling so I had to wait until Jan. 23 for surgery. It was also a horse race against the surging flu epidemic. The operation was successful, but recovery has been very slow and there were post surgery appointments and testing. I was finally able to return to Fullerton last week. My computer was loaded with several months backlog. My neighbor presented me with a large box of back mail. And I am slowly working my way thru all the NNHS newsletters. Good to still be alive -- even at 84! Fred, NNHS, June '45
WHOO-HOO!
I am so relieved to hear this, Fred! You have our continued prayers and
best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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2.
From Butch Ragland ('63) of CO
- 02/25/13, 3:00 PM - "Update":
Good Afternoon Carol, I hope this finds both you and Paul feeling better than a couple weeks ago! It appears we were all going through a rough patch there for awhile! For me, I am happy to report my Vascular Surgeon has cleared me to be fitted with an artificial leg, which is scheduled for March 6, 2013. This is about two months sooner than we expected. A lot depends on the initial evaluation, but I am feeling much stronger now, and think I will be found a good candidate. The big decision will be whether they recommend a mechanical (hydraulic) or electronic prosthesis; which can often depend on factors such as stress on the heart, and other medical factors; according to what I have been told thus far. I guess we will just have to wait and see! I wanted to take another opportunity to thank each of you for your continued prayers and the many cards and calls I have received since surgery and coming home. I hope to be up and around for our Class of 63 Reunion; which I see is being held on my birthday! God Bless you, Paul & all of our Typhoon Nation, Butch Ragland MORE WHOO-HOO! That's marvelous, Butch! You, too, have our continued prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery and adjustment! ![]() |
3.
From My Husband, Paul Harty (Bardolph HS, IL - '61) of
NC -
02/25/13, 4:12 PM - "Thanks for all the good wishes"
My dearest, most wonderful
friend, Please indicate in your newsletter that I am almost back to a healthy life style again. All eight cylinders seem to be firing, maybe a little sluggish, but still firing, and I wanted everyone to know that I appreciated all of their prayers, concern and good wishes. The prayers and well wishes have been honored and it is good to have such good friends. Hope to see you all someday soon. Haul Party/Doodler
EVEN MORE WHOO-HOO!
That's great, Dools! It's great seeing you better again, and you're
right - we do have such good friends!
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birth
day tomorrow toHappy Birthday this week to:
29 -
What WOULD Be a Happy Leap Year
Day Birthday to:
01 - Alan Cohen ('57);
04 -
05 -
Many Happy Returns to You All!
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THIS DAY IN WWII:
February 26, 1935 -
Adolf Hitler ordered the
Luftwaffe to be re-formed, violating the provisions of the
Treaty of Versailles. February 26, 1935 - Robert Watson-Watt carried out a demonstration near Daventry which led directly to the development of RADAR in the United Kingdom. February 26, 1936 - In the February 26 Incident, young Japanese military officers attempted to stage a coup against the government. |
TODAY IN 1963:
Tuesday, February 26, 1963 - Actress, singer, and voice actor Chase Masterson was born Christianne Carafano in Colorado Springs, Colorado. |
From Jo Ann Stewart ('64) of Northern VA -
02/25/13 - "
Lefty
Driesell (Granby HS - '50)":
Great article in
Washington Post on Lefty Driesell -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/after-years-of-silence-maryland-honoring-lefty-driesell-speaks-volumes/2013/02/23/1cd0a2b6-7dee-11e2-82e8-61a46c2cde3d_story.html
Regards, http://www.nnhs65.com/faculty.html |
From Joyce Lawrence Cahoon
('65) of VA - 02/25/13 - "FATHER OF THE BRIDE":
This is a MUST watch. It
is funny yet has so much meaning. "Father of the Bride" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqEkPjUbmIA - The Most Touching Speech Made by Bride's Father to the Groom
This is
delightful, Joyce - thank you!
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From
Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA -
02/25/13 - "Isaiah 65:24":
This is a story written by a
doctor who worked in Africa:
One night I had
worked hard to help a mother in the labor ward; but in spite of all
we could do, she died, leaving us with a tiny, premature baby and a
crying two-year-old daughter. We would have difficulty keeping the
baby alive; as we had no incubator (we had no electricity to run an
incubator). WOWZERONI!
Thanks, Billy!
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BONUS SECRET GARDEN BALLERINA SLIPPERS CROCHET PATTERN:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/secret-garden-ballerina-crochet-pattern-at-kittying - Kittying Ying's Secret Garden Ballerina Slippers - not free, but quite adorable; the pattern costs $6.80. |
BONUS TOP SECRET RECIPES:
http://www.food.com/cookbook/top-secret-recipes-390257 - 147 Top Secret Recipes! |
FINALLY:
From
www.ajokeaday.com
- 02/25/13: The Army has been experimenting for years to come up with a liquid that will eat through anything and they finally did it. It eats through glass, stainless steel, iron, and all kinds of metal, rock and granite. Now if they could only find something to put it in. |
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1.
Thursday, March 7, 2013 - The NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch
Bunch gatherings on the first Thursday of every month at
Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above
Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon
is not limited to just the Class of '55; if you have friends
in that year, go visit with them.
2. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations. 3. Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, 2013 - The NNHS Class of 1963 will hold their 50-Year Reunion at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hampton on the Water. SEE: The website which has been set up for their class at www.nnhs1963.com; CONTACT: Frank Gibson, frankgibson@cox.net, Joyce Williams Nettles, joywnet@cox.net, or Susie Overton Jones, tnsjones@charter.net |
PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 02/26/13 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
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Music composed by Alex Lifeson (b. 27 Aug 1953) and Geddy Lee (b. 29 July 1953)
Recorded by
Rush,
1980
We are secrets
to each other
Each one's life a novel
No-one else has read
Even joined in bonds of love
We're linked to one another
By such slender threads
We are planets to each other
Drifting in our orbits
To a brief eclipse
Each of us a world apart
Alone and yet together
Like two passing ships
Just between us
I think it's time for us to recognize
the differences we sometimes feared to show
Just between us
I think it's time for us to realize
The spaces in between
Leave room
For you and I to grow
We are strangers to each other
Full of sliding panels
An illusion show
Acting well-rehearsed routines
Or playing from the heart?
It's hard for one to know
Just between us
I think it's time for us to recognize
the differences we sometimes feared to show
Just between us
I think it's time for us to realize
The spaces in between
Leave room
For you and I to grow
We are islands to each other
Building hopeful bridges
On the troubled seas
Some are burned and swept away
Some we would not choose
But we're not always free
Just between us
I think it's time for us to recognize
the differences we sometimes feared to show
Just between us
I think it's time for us to realize
The spaces in between
Leave room
For you and I to grow
"Entre Nous" midi courtesy of http://www.canadianbands.com/midis_r.html - 02/28/13 (sic)
"Entre Nous" lyrics courtesy of http://www.elyrics.net/read/r/rush-lyrics/entre-nous-lyrics.html - 02/28/13 (sic)
Image of Children Sharing Secrets courtesy of http://goodmorninggratitude.com/2012/04/18/the-power-of-secrets/ - 02/28/13 (sic)
Animated Laughing Smiley
courtesy of
Janice
McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 02/07/05
Thanks, Janice!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
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.
Thanks again, Herbie!!
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
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!