Monthly Archives: September 2017

PARAPROSDOKIANS –

Charlie Lanphear sent me these points to ponder. ChuckR PARAPROSDOKIANS are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence is unexpected. Some examples: Where there’s a will, I want to be in it. Since light travels faster than … Continue reading

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Life in Madison in the 50’s

Thanks to our “Arizona Correspondent” Charlie Lanphear for sending this link highlighting a memorable photo snapshot scrapbook: “Take a look back at what life in Madison was like in the 1950s with this collection of Wisconsin Historical Society photos.” .

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Johnette Kennedy Picket Obituary

Thanks to John Lorimer for providing the link to Johnette’s obituary.  More sad news.  RIP. ChuckR         September 16, 2017 Johnette Lilian Kennedy Pickett passed away in her home in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, September 16, 2017 … Continue reading

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Diane (Doherty) Fiore Obituary

Thanks to John Lorimer and JoAnn Salin for providing the sad news of Diane (Doherty) Fiore’s passing.  The obituary notice follows: Fiore, Diane M. Sep 18, 2017 MADISON—Diane M. Fiore, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, … Continue reading

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Hurricane Harvey and Irma News

I sent the following email to the classmates that live in the areas where hurricanes Harvey and Irma struck.  I will add any comments that I receive to this post. ChuckR Greetings ……   This is a “Wellness Check” see … Continue reading

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