Well this is going to date me.
My 20th class reunion is next summer, July 20-22.
I can not believe that I have been out of school this long.
GO WARRIORS!
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
David Jr. had to write a poem for English class. I was so impressed, as were his teachers. They are going to put it up on the board at school.
My Heritage
I'm from potatoes, rainbows, and pots of gold.
I'm from Leprecauns, four leaf clovers, and
from old old stories and myths.
I'm from Red Coats, spots of tea, and wigs of hair.
I'm from extended pinkies while drinking tea. I'm
from duels with pistols numbers in wars, and a
proper stance.
I'm from ranking generals, concentration camps and
unsure soldiers. I'm from nerve gas, obedient soldiers,
and WWI.
I'm from Powwows, mother nature, and tomahawks. I'm
from netting fish, wide open spaces, and the rights to
land. I'm from clear water like liquid glass. I'm from
salmon berries, tall pine trees, and the right to be
an American.
By David Williams Jr.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Thursday, August 31, 2006
I took Michelle yesterday and got her all registered for the 7th Grade. She is so excited. She will be in the Lightning band this year, playing the flute. They have hired a new band teacher from Louisanna. This should be an interesting year.
Sam got a call (after waiting all summer) from the Clackamas County Youth Corp, he will work every Saturday for six weeks. They hire students who have completed 8th grade and they do all kinds of work for the county. David did this a few years ago and they did trail restoration on the Sandy River.
Grace went to Papa and Grandma's for the last little bit of summer. She is having fun and getting spoiled rotten.
David Jr. is up working for his uncle Bill. He has been helping to pour concrete and do odd jobs. This is good for his self esteem.
Dave saw an ad on the TV for Olive Garden, unlimited pasta bowls. and decided we needed to go out. It has been a long time since we have had date night. Last night we were walking up to the long line and who should I see but my uncle Mike and aunt Susan. I have not seen them in over a year. He looks really good and seems to be in good health. They are really hoping to come to Cousin's Float this next year. We ended up sitting with them and visiting for 2 hours. And let me tell you the pasta was WONDERFUL!
Thursday, August 24, 2006
I just finished this book. What a good laugh I had. It reminds me a lot of my family.
This book comes with a DVD, a must watch.
Chapter One
This book comes with a DVD, a must watch.
Chapter One
Chapter 1
OneWalkie-Talkie #1: “Dad . . . where are you?”
Walkie-Talkie #2: “We’re one minute away. We got caught at the light. You’re at that gas station in the middle of the next block, right?”
Walkie-Talkie #1: “Uhhh, yeah but . . . ummm . . . we have a slight problem . . .”
Walkie-Talkie #2: “What problem?”
Walkie-Talkie #1: “Ummm, Margarita didn’t swing wide enough around the gas pump and we ran into a concrete thing. It tore out the bottom of the RV. What should I do? Margarita’s sitting on the ground crying.”
Walkie-Talkie #2: “Holy crap.”
Less than a half hour into the adventure of a lifetime and the wheels had already come off. Well, maybe not the wheels, but sizable chunks of the rented Winnebago now lay scattered around a convenience-store gas pump in Mesa, Arizona. Big pieces of splintered fiberglass, twisted strips of jagged metal, and in the middle of it all, sitting on the oily pavement, head buried in her hands, was my sobbing daughter-in-law, Margarita.
Monday, August 21, 2006
This is for you Lisa.
The Name Game
ROCK STARS:
Dave-Rogue Pleasant
Christina-Siskiyou Pleasant
MOVIE STAR:
Dave-Frank Hersey
Christina- Becky Snickers
DETECTIVE NAME:
Dave-Blue Bear
Christina-Purple Moose
SOAP OPERA:
Dave-Scott Vancouver
Christina-Marie Grant
STAR WARS:
Dave-Wildafercar
Christina-Wilchgalcphi
NASCAR NAME:
Dave- Frank Art
Christina- Dennis Robert
WITNESS PROTECTION NAME:
Dave-Jean Sue Jackson
Chritina- AnnLee Croce
How to play:
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (pet name and current street name)
2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/grandmother on your dad's side, your favorite candy)
3. YOUR "FLY GIRL/GUY" NAME: (first initial of first name, first two or three letters of your last name)
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 3 letters of mom's maiden name and first 3 letters of the town you grew up in)
7. SUPERHERO NAME: ("The", your favorite color, favorite soda)
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first name of both your grandfathers)
9. FUTURISTIC NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne and the name of your favorite shoes)
10. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother/father's middle name and the next name you hear on the tv/radio).
The Name Game
ROCK STARS:
Dave-Rogue Pleasant
Christina-Siskiyou Pleasant
MOVIE STAR:
Dave-Frank Hersey
Christina- Becky Snickers
DETECTIVE NAME:
Dave-Blue Bear
Christina-Purple Moose
SOAP OPERA:
Dave-Scott Vancouver
Christina-Marie Grant
STAR WARS:
Dave-Wildafercar
Christina-Wilchgalcphi
NASCAR NAME:
Dave- Frank Art
Christina- Dennis Robert
WITNESS PROTECTION NAME:
Dave-Jean Sue Jackson
Chritina- AnnLee Croce
How to play:
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (pet name and current street name)
2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/grandmother on your dad's side, your favorite candy)
3. YOUR "FLY GIRL/GUY" NAME: (first initial of first name, first two or three letters of your last name)
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 3 letters of mom's maiden name and first 3 letters of the town you grew up in)
7. SUPERHERO NAME: ("The", your favorite color, favorite soda)
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first name of both your grandfathers)
9. FUTURISTIC NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne and the name of your favorite shoes)
10. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother/father's middle name and the next name you hear on the tv/radio).
Sunday, August 20, 2006
I recieved this in an email and thought I would share with all. Really makes you think.
A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street,going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed downwhen he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just whatthe heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?" The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do," He pleaded. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop..." With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. "It's my brother, "he said. "He rolled off the curb and fell out of hiswheelchair and I can't lift him up."Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child told the stranger.
Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home. It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!" God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not.
Thought for the Day:
If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.
He sends you flowers every spring.
He sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend -
He is crazy about you!
A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street,going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed downwhen he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just whatthe heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?" The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do," He pleaded. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop..." With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. "It's my brother, "he said. "He rolled off the curb and fell out of hiswheelchair and I can't lift him up."Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child told the stranger.
Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home. It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!" God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not.
Thought for the Day:
If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.
He sends you flowers every spring.
He sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend -
He is crazy about you!
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