Grandpa Philip and the Elder Five
Here is another great photo Betty sent in. It’s (L to R) Ingrid, Philip with Arlene on his lap, George, Phil and Ed), the 5 oldest siblings. The picture is circa 1941 or 1942. Hope we get more of these.
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Oldest Four 1939
Betty sent in this photo today…love it! "Love this picture of Philip and Lydia with 4 oldest—taken in 1939. Looks like it might have been taken at the Queen Lake camp" ***Update***: I have enhanced the scanned image using gimp: … Continue reading
Oliver North Speech
Many of us remember Oliver North from the Iran-Contra Affair during the Regan administration. He testified before the Senate about the Iran-Contra Affair (as it was called), which was a covert deal that was made to sell Arms to Iran … Continue reading
Slogans of Phil and more
These are slogans from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. How many of these will you recognize? Name the product, finish the slogan, or add some of your own! (Leave a comment below) 1. ______ does everything. 2. ______ in, … Continue reading
Micah Zekiel Lorion
Chad and Rebecca are the very proud parents of their son, Micah Zekiel, born on May 24th. Micah weighed in at 6 lbs. 12 oz. Rebecca headed to the hospital at 6:30 AM and Micah was welcomed to our world … Continue reading
Destruction, Set in Motion
This video was captured on May 22, 2010 near Joplin, Missouri. The video and images coming out of this apparently EF4 wedge tornado are immensely telling and overwhelmingly shocking. I am awed at the powered of nature. The tornado became … Continue reading
An Update from Marty
As of today (May 18th), this is the status of my recovery: 1.) Right leg has improved to estimated 95% recovery. I can walk with no limp. Expect to have completed rehab at the end of May. 2.) Right arm … Continue reading
A medical report from George
Today was my bi-yearly report from the cancer clinic. The Dr. said, “ I told you last time that I could only guesstimate that you had probably 15 years of freedom left from your cancer. Now, I have to tell … Continue reading
Junior is Twenty!
Yes, he is in the Army and he is 20 now, but he is still Junior to me! This pic was taken as he departed the weekend before last back to Ft. Bragg. We are of course completely supportive of … Continue reading
George turns Seventy Five
Today, my Dad, George, is 75! Happy Birthday! I sent him a funny card, I hope he gets it today! Below is a grouping of images of George over the years: George VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Make sure … Continue reading