Category Archives: Life

Photo of the day

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Poisematters

My photo of the day is from Maui in 2017; our favorite place on earth are the Hawaiian Islands.  We are getting ready for another Hawaii trip next month.  

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The perfect age is now – stepping into 60

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Poisematters

As I look at this photograph above of my sweet Dad and myself – I see so much in the actual photograph.  We are celebrating a new year, at my brother (Gary) and sister-in-law’s new home (Cindy).  The clock on … Continue reading →

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New beginnings

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Poisematters

This Christmas will be the first Christmas without my mother; she passed away in February 2016. The holidays are rough without her and we are trying new traditions this year. Although the three of us kids are still grieving  – … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus is coming to town – or Memories from my Dad’s Rotary Christmas Party

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Poisematters

As a child between the years of 1960 to 1971, once a year my Dad would take us kids to his inclusive Rotary Club Annual Holiday Luncheon.  We would celebrate and eat lunch with the all the members of the … Continue reading →

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Photo journal – Thankful

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Poisematters

2016 – Trabuco Canyon, California  Thanksgiving Day  1976 – Anaheim, California  My immediate family 

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A well planned wedding

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Poisematters

It does not matter the color scheme….. It does not matter what is served for dinner…. What does matter is the love between the bride and the groom – three weeks ago my son married the woman of his dreams. … Continue reading →

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Life evolves

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Poisematters

One of my most proudest moments is when my son, Cameron graduated from UCLA in 2006. Continue reading →

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National Appreciation for Teachers

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Poisematters

I would like to say thank you to my favorite teacher, Mr. Tom Dorosky from Loara High School in Anaheim, California.  Mr. Dorosky passed away (1999) but was an exceptional teacher.  He had a way of making his classroom (Political … Continue reading →

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Photos of the day – a look back

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Poisematters

The year was 1988, a photo of my first Volvo Station Wagon, what a great car!  We bought it used and here my son (at age 5) is posing in the driveway.

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Catherine Mary

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Poisematters

My Mother, Catherine Mary passed away last month from heart failure.  She was an amazing mother! She was regal, classy, beautiful and most of all….an incredible mother for all of my 58 years on this planet.  She loved her children … Continue reading →

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