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05/16/09 - NNHS Newsletter - Armed Forces Day
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“The heritage of freedom must be guarded
as carefully in peace as it was in war. Faith, not suspicion, must be the
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
This observance is celebrated each year on the third Saturday in May, though May
being what it is for me, I've only managed to observe it here once before:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/05-20-06-NNHS-Armed-Forces-Day.html
BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znEePD1nJxo
- Stars And Stripes Forever
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HOMEWORK:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armed_Forces_Day#United_States
http://www.defenselink.mil/afd/
http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/afd.htm
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1. Debby _____ Livingston (Kecoughtan HS - '73) of VA - 05/11/09 - "Change of email":
Thanks, Debby!
I've switched your email addy. And if you're both reading the Newsletters,
we've been seriously remiss by not having you listed on the "Alumni" Page. Now
that I have your class, all I need is your maiden name!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-list.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.
Happy Birthday this week to:
19 -
David Whitley ('67) of VA;
20 -
Chuck Ragland ('66) of VA ;
21 -
Faye Merritt Houk ('66) of VA;
22 - Judy Blechman Morenoff ('57)!
Many Happy Returns to You All!
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Hit #84,500 was made sometime between Wednesday, May 13, 2009 and Friday, May 15, 2009 when I was totally preoccupied.
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...filled with vivid happy dreams.
Oooh, how pretty! Thanks, Shari!
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From
Phil Hammond ('64) of UT - 05/11/09 - "Kauai vac":
Carol,
This picture is the last chance to see the sun set in the US. I think Kauai is the farthest island west. Somebody will probably check me on this. It is a nice place to visit especially if you like chickens roaming over the entire island.
Phil
Phil Hammond
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WOWZERS!!!
Thanks for these
gorgeous images,
Phil!
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From
Glenn Dye
('60) of TX - 05/13/09 - "Farm kid in
the Marine Corps":
Farm kid
in the Marine Corps:
FARM KID (NOW AT SAN DIEGO MARINE CORPS RECRUIT TRAINING) -
Dear Ma and Pa,
I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps
beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all
of the places are filled.
I was restless at first because you get to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. But I
am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before
breakfast is smooth your cot, and shine some things.
No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay.
Practically nothing.
Men got to shave but it is not so bad, there's warm water. Breakfast is strong
on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc., but kind of weak on
chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie and other regular food, but
tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys that live on coffee.
Their food, plus yours, holds you until noon when you get fed again. It's no
wonder these city boys can't walk much.
We go on 'route marches,' which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to
harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A 'route
march' is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore
feet and we all ride back in trucks.
The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a lot. The Captain is like the
school board. Majors and colonels just ride around and frown. They don't bother
you none.
This next will kill Walt and Elmer with laughing. I keep getting medals for
shooting. I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk head and
don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like the Higgett boys at home. All you
got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own
cartridges. They come in boxes.
Then we have what they call hand-to-hand combat training. You get to wrestle
with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real easy. It
ain't like fighting with that ole bull at home. I'm about the best they got in
this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver Lake. I only beat him once.
He joined up the same time as me, but I'm only 5'6' and 130 pounds and he's 6'8'
and near 300 pounds dry.
Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto
this setup and come stampeding in.
Your loving daughter,
Alice
Thanks,
Glenn!
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From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 05/14/09 - "Dreams":
I think dreams may be more important than we
know... "Oh, it was only
a dream."
On that note, maybe you'll find this article interesting.
http://realitysandwich.com/attending_dreams
Hmmm - Veddy interesting. Thanks again, Shari!
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From
Glenn Dye
('60) of TX - 05/14/09 - "Life
Expectancy Calculator":
Life Expectancy Calculator You may be younger, or much
older, than you think!
This one is absolutely amazing! This'll either scare you or elate you. If you
answer truthfully it is a cool tool.
http://www.sonnyradio.com/realage3.swf
Thanks again, Glenn!
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From http://www.selfgrowthtest.com - 05/15/09 - "Accept the Law of Rhythm":
Inspiration -
Seasons of Change: The Law of Rhythm
By Dawn McIntyre, May 11, 2009
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase,
“Everything is either growing or it’s dying.” It’s a simple expression that sums
up the Universal Law of Rhythm, which states that the energy in the universe is
like a pendulum. When something swings to the right, then it must swing to the
left. Everything in existence is involved in a dance—swaying, flowing, and
swinging back and forth.
The one thing we can count on is change, as everything is energy, and energy is
constantly changing form. Why is then, that we seem to have a meltdown whenever
change occurs?
We experience the Law of Rhythm everywhere and in everything. We see it in our
sunrises and sunsets, in the ocean’s tide, in our seasons, our growing children,
our moods, bank accounts, relationships, our economy, and even in our
businesses.
Everything goes through cycles, yet everything has a rhythm or a pattern. What
seems to be random is actually very orderly.
I believe that it is part of our divine mission to simply go with this flow- to
embrace change and allow it to stretch and expand us. It is through our divine
wisdom that we recognize the signs that it is time for us to change—to grow and
prepare ourselves for it. Eric Hoffer says, “In times of change, the learners
will inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped
to deal with a world that no longer exists.”
Here’s a good example for you: It’s no doubt the world has been changed by the
Internet. In one instance, print publications—newspapers and magazines are being
shut down right and left because most people get their information and
entertainment on-line. However, there are a few newspapers that have embraced
the new paradigm by offering on-line publications, and are achieving great
success because of their flexibility and innovation. Instead of resisting the
change, they embraced it and figured out a way to co-exist gracefully with the
shift.
Wayne Dyer talks about behaving like a palm tree in times of change and refers
to the flexibility of the palm, as opposed to an oak tree, in the midst of a
storm. The oak tree will snap in half, while the palm tree can bend completely
horizontally, only to snap back up once the storm has passed.
Once we acknowledge and accept that the Law of Rhythm is at work, not only can
we learn to adapt to change, but we can also relax into our lives with grace and
ease. Instead of feeling guilty for taking a few days off from work, for
example, realize that the amount of energy you put into your work previously,
has been exhausted. Your energy must be replenished, and it is through rest that
it is. By knowing this, you can then be gentle with yourself and predict the
patterns of your own behavior, and schedule time for work and time for rest.
Expect change. It is inevitable. Instead of retreating in fear, uncertainty and
doubt, look to it as natural progression and divine opportunity for us to expand
into our absolute brilliant selves.
Love and Blessings,
Dawn McIntyre
www.boldlybeautiful.com
Author's Bio
Dawn McIntyre is no ordinary intuitive. She is
a trained and verified professional with a deep desire to enlighten those who
want to know more about manifesting a life of beauty and truth.
Since childhood, Dawn discovered her gifts of foresight, intuition and the
ability to see and hear those who have passed on before us. She specializes in
connecting with the Divine through coaching and individual readings. With the
assistance of personal guides, sacred souls and angels, she provides gentle
advice, solves problems and removes obstacles. Her intuition allows for a deep
sense of knowing and understanding events and people in the past, present and
future. Dawn’s gift of being a clear conduit to spirit allows her to guide you
in the manifestation of your heart’s desires with ease and grace.
© Copyright by SelfGrowth.com, Self Improvement Online, Inc.
I really
appreciated reading those lines I painted red at this particular moment in time!
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Judy Phillips ('66) Allen of VA - 05/15/09 - "MARINES - Makin Island 1942":God bless them and those they left behind.
MOST KNOW THE
STORY OF THE MAKIN ISLAND RAID BY THE RAIDERS AND PROBABLY HAVE SEEN ARTICLES
WHEN THEY FINALLY RECOVERED THE DEAD THEY HAD TO LEAVE BEHIND. THIS “YOUTUBE”
FILM IS THEIR FINAL TRIBUTE.
In the early days of WW II the Marine raiders attacked Makin Island and left
behind 19 dead Marines after asking the islanders to make sure that they
received a proper burial. In 1999 the remains were discovered. This is a
touching tribute. Semper Fidelis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
This
one really reached me. Thank you so much, Sweetie-Pies!
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FINALLY:
From Ruth Ann Reece Horace ('67) of FL - 05/15/09 - "Celebrity dies of H1N1
flu":
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FIRST CELEBRITY TO PASS ON FROM H1N1
WE ALL KNOW WHO THE CARRIER WAS!!! |
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WILD
GIGGLES!!! Thanks, Ruthie!
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
1.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 15, 16,
and 17, 2009 - The Hampton High School Class of 1964 is holding its 45-Year
Reunion
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. For details, see:
www.hamptonhigh1964.com
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HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 1964
2. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 4, 5 and 6 (Labor Day Weekend), 2009 - The Class of 1969 will hold its 40-Year Reunion at the Point Plaza Hotel, Newport News, VA. For details, see: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-69.html and contact Jean Baker Howell at hokie13mom@cox.net - OPEN TO ALL NNHS ALUMNI
3. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 18, 19, and 20, 2009 - The Warwick High School Class of 1959 will hold its 50-Year Reunion at the Marriott Newport News at City Center, Newport News, VA. For details, contact WHSREUNION1959@aol.com.
4. Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10, 2009 - The Class of 1964 will hold its 45-Year Reunion at the Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606: For details, see: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-64.html - CLASS OF 1964
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Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Stars And Stripes Forever
(6 Nov 1854 - 6 Mar 1932)
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"Stars and Stripes Forever" midi (Sequenced By Rhino) courtesy of http://www.discoverynet.com/~ajsnead/patriotic/usasongs.html - 05/20/06
Image of Armed Forces Day 2009 Poster courtesy of
http://www.defenselink.mil/afd/ - 05/16/09First Four Military Seals clip art courtesy of http://www.cyberteddy.freeservers.com/milgraphics.htm - 03/24/03
Coast Guard Military
Seal clip
art courtesy of
http://www.lic.eustis.army.mil/DISS1/Images/seal_uscg.gif
at the suggestion of Dave
Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/20/06
Thanks, Dave!
Animated Military Seals clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/26/09
Thanks, Al!
Gold Bar clip art used to form Divider Line courtesy o
f http://www.goldclipart.com/24k/filigree.htm - 12/11/03
Animated "NEW" clip art courtesy of
http://gifsnow.com/
- 03/07/06
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!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Page Hit Counter clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 03/07/06
Animated
Laughter clip art courtesy of
Janice
McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 01/24/06
Thanks, Janice!
Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of
http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/
- 10/02/05
Replaced courtesy o