My first memories of her are vague ones. I’ve always known her since the days when she used to feed, dress, and take care of me. She was like a mother to me… OK, she was my mom. Her own life started by being born in Peru, Indiana to Alvin Roscoe Wood and Mary Lamanda… Continue reading Remembering the life of Mary Kay Wood Heltsley.
Category: General
Still making the server move
Wow, this has been an ordeal. The initial setting up was simple, and if I didn’t already have domains set up thaht needed transfering, it would be a breeze. If I didn’t have a big followership, it wouldn’t matter much either. Not that I’m exactly world famous, but my podcast is turning out to be… Continue reading Still making the server move
Starting a New Year and Getting Caught Up
A long awaited update. I’ve been intending to post something for a few months. Since the big Heltsley reunion last Labor Day. Well, it was actually rescheduled to September so we couled have it the same weekend as the Terry and Terry wedding. By now, the date escapes me, but I’ll bet you could ask… Continue reading Starting a New Year and Getting Caught Up
A Different Christmas Poem
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transforming the yard to a winter delight. The sparkling lights in the… Continue reading A Different Christmas Poem
Vacation Perks For Everybody
I saw a new local ad campaign being run for the northern snow birds by our county tourist board. Against a drop dead sunset beach picture, It reads: Come to the SW coast of Florida this winter for your family vacation! It’s got everything… Sand for the children! Fishing galore for Dad! Sun for the… Continue reading Vacation Perks For Everybody
Classy Names
George goes to the Birth Registration Office to register his newborn son. The man behind the counter asks the name he wants to give to the boy, and the father replies: “Euro.” The man says that such a name is not acceptable, because it’s a currency.
Child Rearing FAQ
As a service to young, and expecting parents everywhere, I offer these few points of information. Q: Should I have a baby after 35? A: No, 35 children is enough. Q: I’m two months pregnant now. When will my baby move? A: With any luck, right after he finishes college. Q: How will I know… Continue reading Child Rearing FAQ
Site is Down
Oopsie. I broke my web page. I’ll try to get it all back as soon as I can. I tried to make a little update, and forgot to back up my database first. Then I got kicked off the system, and couldn’t get back in. I still have the data, but now I get to… Continue reading Site is Down
Basic Rules for Dogs With a Yard to Protect
Being the well trained dog that I am, and graduate of obedience classes. Not to mention all the other training I’ve recieved as a Leader Dog for the Blind, I sometimes forget the basics in dog etiquette. So for others like me who have forgotten their roots, I submit the following. happy reading, Macky NEWSPAPERS:… Continue reading Basic Rules for Dogs With a Yard to Protect