12/28/05 - NNHS Newsletter Wishing you and those you love
Best Wishes at Hanukkah! |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today is the third full day of Hanukkah!
On a less celebratory note, it's also the 53rd Anniversary of the NNHS Great Fire:
NEWBIES:
1.
Dustin Baker (Norview HS - '65) of MA - 12/27/05
Hi, Dusty! It's great to have
you with us! (Dusty and I were at Old
Dominion together.) I added you
to our strangely mis-named Alumni List:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-list.html
I can't
believe that I can't remember your birthday, but what can you do?
There's nothing much I can do, because I do believe that once brain
cells disappear, there're never seen or heard from again, but if you'll
forgive my patchy memory and send me your birthday, I'll add your name there
as well: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html And another thing I can't remember is the Norview mascot. If you'll tell us your school colors and logo, we'll see what we can do about adding them to your posts. Wait a minute! What am I thinking?!? Norview High is still open! http://ww2.nps.k12.va.us/education/school/school.php?sectiondetailid=368 PILOTS!!! The Norview Pilots! And it looks as though your colors are Navy and White! But, uhhhh, I still don't know how the logo looks...... Or was it in that site somewhere and I missed it? And has it been altered in the last forty-eleven years anyway?!? Thanks, Dusty!
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From Bill Campbell ('54) of VA - 12/23/05 - "200th
Birthday":
(This is one
of those pieces of email that was lost in cyber-space for a few days, and only
just
reappeared. I do not understand that. I'd like to know where they
are all that time. I picture them
landing on a mountaintop in Tibet, being perused by monks who are left to ponder
their meaning
before they return them to us over treacherous narrow mountain passes.....
Hi Carol.
Thank you for sharing with us the fact that
12/23 is the 200th birthday of
Joseph Smith.
My wife and I remember this because today is also Holly's 52nd
birthday (she attended Hampton Roads Academy, Class of '72, and it
is also our 32nd wedding anniversary.
Super! I added her to the Birthday Page (OOOPS - We'll need her maiden name!) http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html Happy Un-Birthday, Holly, and a Happy Belated Anniversary to you both!
We live near a
Mormon (chapel), and the young folks
who are doing their 2 year missions are always in the neighborhood. I
enjoy talking with them, and I try very hard not to try to convert them to
my religion, which is 'non-denominationalism'. But, I always tell them how
proud I am of them because of their strong convictions, and I am also
proud of you for initiating and maintaining this website.
COOL BEANS! Thanks!
MERRY
CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, it's not our fault that
this is five days late!!! Ummm - we should keep Christmas in our
hearts all year???
Bill C. ('54) P.S. I am going to find my '54 Anchor and send you a scan of my senior picture, so that you can include it with my letters. Oh, COOL!!! Thanks! That way they'll all be uniform! You know how obsessive I am! WILD GIGGLES!!!! Thanks again, Bill - Happy New Year! |
From Me ('65) of NC - 12/27/05:
Here's a link to some Hanukkah recipes: http://www.twilightbridge.com/hobbies/festivals/hanukkah/recipes.htm And here are
some recipes by some familiar names: |
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COCOA NUTTY COFFEE CAKE | CRESCENT YEAST COFFEE CAKE | LEMON PARFAIT PIE | SCOTCH CAKE | |
Mrs. J. L. Levinson (Selma) - mother of Ilene Levinson Lieberman - ('65) of Israel | Mrs. Ira Hirshman (Lee) - mother of Mike Hirshman ('65) of CO and Janet Hirshman ('68) of VA | Mrs. Franklin O. Blechman (Marie) - mother of Judith Blechman ('57); Libby Blechman David ('61) of VA; and Frank Blechman ('65) of Northern VA | Mrs. Sol Ellenson (Bernice) - mother of Harron Ellenson ('65) of MA, and aunt of Rabbi David Ellenson ('65) of NY | |
p. 166 | p. 171 | p. 185 | p. 222 | |
As soon as I find myself in a cooking mode again, I'm going to try some of these myself! These were all taken from Always in Good Taste, collected by the Hampton Roads Section of the National Council of Jewish Women in August, 1972. "I bought it on eBay!" |
From Jimmy Hines ('64) of Northern VA - 12/27/05:
Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Carol! This is from a trumpet playing friend of mine who served in the US Army, and with whom I play in Alte Kameraden and the City of Fairfax Band: "I appreciated receiving this from a retired Air Force family member and wanted to share it with my fellow veterans and service members at this special time of year. Happy New Year to All!" By the way, I cannot imagine any uncomfortable-ness in supporting friends' beliefs, and thank you again for including all in your efforts - and for that you get a dozen (wonder if they will go through?) Your dozen red roses made through just fine, Sweetie! Thank you so much! Actually, I'd better clarify that. It wasn't so much that I was being supportive of other religions; it was the fact that we were discussing and acknowledging religions at all that made some people uncomfortable. Once we began "rebuilding" the peninsula, the old churches and synagogues were naturally included: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/our-places-worship.html And just as naturally, memories and discussions of a religious nature arose. As I said, it just became too stressful to ignore them and pretend that they didn't exist. Because they are such a part of us, and as we're all one big family - well, it's just easier, more educational, and more fun now that we celebrate them openly. I got to visit with Well, isn't that wonderful?!? I'm not sure why I get such a glow from hearing of old friends visiting with one another again, but it's almost as if I'm there myself. Happy New Year to you'n your'n...Jimmy GIGGLES!!! Thank you, Jimmy! I usually don't publish pieces that are this long, but as it's so very special and so dear to my heart for so many reasons, I couldn't resist. A CHRISTMAS POEM The embers glowed softly,
and in their dim light, My wife was asleep, her
head on my chest, |
From Dustin Baker (Norview HS - '65) of MA - 12/27/05 - "Dreidles":
It's true that most dreidles carry the Hebrew initials
for "a great miracle happened THERE" but most people may not know that in
Israel the dreidles carry the initials for "a great miracle happened
HERE". The game is the same, though.
Just a thought,
Dustin
Norview H.S. 65
Well, that certainly makes sense! Thanks, Dusty! And Happy Hanukkah! |
From Fred Field ('45) of CA - 12/27/05 - "About
Spoonbread":
Hello Carol, Tue. Dec. 27, 05
How well I remember spoonbread. I have
tried without much success to describe it to friends here in California.
"In the Tidewater you really do eat it with
a spoon. Some fancy families even had tiny spoons for the purpose. It
wouldn't be proper to try to eat it with a fork. If you could it would
mean the cook had got it too dry (or he might think that you were implying
that he had).
"Spoonbread is a steamed or wet bread. I
understand that one of the Chinese breads is similar, but probably made
from rice flour.
"We always had spoonbread with fish -
most commonly broiled blue fish, fried flounder, or boiled salt
mackerel. Proper service would be in a small side bowl. Most diners
would add an additional dab of butter and some would sprinkle on a
little pepper. I always wondered how a little paprika would do - but
back there you don't tamper with traditions. You don't build a ranch
house in Williamsburg!
That would make sense; it sounds like a great combination. It was never served with fish in our home because my father was terribly allergic to seafood. I do however, have a vivid memory of having lunch with my mama and aunts in Miller and Rhodes Tea Room in Richmond when I was three years old. I was allowed to choose from the menu myself. (I learned to read at the age of three. Yes, I've always been weird.) To everyone's astonishment, I chose the blue fish. I thought it sounded so beautiful, it must taste wonderful. I was right!
"Spoonbread was a specialty for Sunday
dinner at the Warwick Hotel in
Newport News.
"The corn meal had to be from white corn and preferably fine ground.
"Also, I only remember it being baked in
a deep ceramic bowl. Never in a flat pan. The idea is to keep it wet.
"And no - we ain't talking about grits."
Noooo, but I love those, too! Mmmmmmm........
Happy holidays, Fred
Thanks so much, Fred! Happy New Year! |
From Cheryl Mays Howard ('66) of VA - 12/27/05 - "Christmas Pics":
From Linda Lane Lane ('64) of VA (visiting in FL) - 12/27/05 - Greetings":
Hi Carol,
Happy Holidays. LINDA-LINDA!!! There you are! Do you realize that it's been so long since we heard from you that I hadn't even scanned in your senior portrait until just now?!? That means it was mid-October, and you were about to depart on a grand trip to some exciting destination....... It is still rather cool here in the Tampa Bay area but much warmer than Williamsburg. The aches and pain seem to be less in the warmer climate except for those rainy days. My grandchildren have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas with their school plays and musical presentations. My grandson, Pea Pod, is 8 and a lot on the chubby side. He was selected to be a Shepherd in the annual school drama of Christ birth. I never realized how tall he was until he tried to stand up inside the manger and his head almost went through the gauze top. Luckily, the pastor's son was the one to upset the manger this year when he pulled on the side wall to get up and it all came tumbling down. All the actors were fine and continued on with their program. You're a hoot, Lady! My granddaughter Sarah, pulled out her two upper front teeth a week before Christmas. Last year it was the bottom ones. Next year, they will all be crooked. YOWZERS!!! Pulled them out?!? YIKES - the pain!!!
I have enjoyed feasting on the fresh strawberries, tangerines and
vegetables that are plentiful this time of year as we are close to Plant
City. Wish I could send you some of each to taste.
This past year has brought a lot of emotions, both happy and sad as I have
read with anticipation each new edition of the
Newsletter. Carol, you are so
special for bringing this to us. I hope I never get too old to enjoy
reminiscing of the wonderful times we have shared together. Each time
someone new signs in, I can hardly wait to read their memories of times
past.
Isn't that just
so exciting?!? I feel the same way! Each one brings an
stimulating new perspective!
I pray the New Year will bring you good health and some much needed rest
to enjoy the return of your sons
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Love,
Linda L. Lane
We are becoming
very excited about that!
And we are planning to have some fun with those guys! We spoke with them both on the phone on Christmas Day, which was a real treat in and of itself! Thanks, Linda! It's wonderful to hear from you again! I've missed you. |
From Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA - 12/27/05 - "Buckroe Park Picture":
I am thrilled so many
enjoyed the picture I forwarded to you last week. I apologize to
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I will follow up on this
and let you know as I too am interested, and have been studying this as
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Buckroe Beach and Amusement Park | |||
Before I became a Typhoon (1961), I grew up in Hampton attending Sinclair, Copeland Park, Phoebus and John B. Cary elementary schools and Buckroe Jr. High. With the beach and park within walking distance I spent much time there. With all the comments I've read on the picture this has whisked me back to the past and brought to my remembrance such enjoyable times. Priceless.
Typhoon(s)
Forever,
Bill Hobbs
Why, Billy, I never knew that! I always thought you had attended - um, uh, well, one of those other elementary schools! I had no idea! But you're right - the time travel and the memories evoked by this fabulous image have been totally captivating! Thanks again - and Happy New Year! |
Happy Hanukkah
and Happy New Year! Y'all stay happy
- and take care
of each other!
TYPHOONS FOREVER!
Love to all, Carol
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Chanuka Medley
“Chanuka Medley” midi courtesy of http://www.jr.co.il/music/midi/jewish.htm - 12/26/05
Image of Hanukkah Gift Basket courtesy of http://www.giftbasketsbysharon.atfreeweb.com/christmas.htm - 12/26/05
Gold Star of David clip art used to form Divider Line courtesy of http://www.wisegorilla.com/images/jewish/ - 12/26/05