It’s fall again, the kids are back at school, I’ve made all of my lists of things to accomplish and get started on, ready…set…go… What!!! I actually have to do it now! Damn! Okay, well here’s what’s in the works this fall. I’m in the process of finishing up Civility after a long summer hiatus. …
Well, I sincerely hope that everyone out there had a blissful holiday season!?! We had a fabulous time! As I watch my kids get older and have their own ideas on celebrations and with whom to celebrate, I’m just thankful that they hung out with their parents as long as they did. Granted, there really …
My name is Leo Richard and I was born May 11, 1920, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. My parents George and Mabel were cousins (I know, I know), so each had the last name of Rudy. They were so excited to have their firstborn and baptized me at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the middle of …
So, for the last three weeks I’ve become determined to power through this insane and crazy process of formatting and producing a book! Three words best suit…trial and error! I’m beyond excited to announce that the publication date for “The Catch,” will be August 18th, 2015!! My son is the one that propelled me into this …
December 1, 1944 USS Ajax (AR-6) off San Diego, Wikipedia Hi Bea Darling How are you and Andy tonight? I’m fine here. We sure had a swell day again today. But gee time sure drags. What are you doing today? I bet you went to the show this afternoon. Did you see a good show? …
Memorial Day…To Bea, from Your Faithful Husband, Norman… Read More »
You know I’ve thought long and hard about writing something regarding our policies and procedures at Stanwood High School. The food fight fiasco last week was really the final straw. When my daughter began attending SHS in 2008, the way the school was run was vastly different. Not vastly different from other schools (which allowed a …
As Mother’s Day approaches I’ve been reflecting on all the various mothers I know. They all have their own style, stumbled on obstacles, pumped their fists at successes. The common thread, to try and be the best possible person for their children. I don’t think it’s harder to be a Mother today than it was a …
So, how many women out there are taking issue with time marching across their faces? What I’m finding is the things that I did in my 20’s are rapidly catching up with me. Granted back then suntan lotion and the application thereof weren’t as big a deal as the learned world knows today. Tanning beds …
So, this picture describes one of the biggest fears in my life. Heights! Lunch Atop a Skyscraper, 19332 – Wikipedia This photo depicts NYC steelworkers taking a break 840 feet in the air, in late September 1932, from building Rockefeller Center. Having been to Manhattan and looked at this and other old, magnificent buildings, I …
Do you ever feel like you are standing in mud and all the tools to get out are all around but you can’t reach them or you don’t understand how to work them?? So, when I decided to write a book, I thought the challenging part would be to ya know, write it. The truth …
