Category Archives: Pre Marriage life

Parting Words-May 1958

Posted on September 3, 2015 by R. F.

In Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, Juliet speaks the following famous words “Parting is such sweet sorrow.”  Of course, since we know the play, things do not turn out as she expected for either of them. May was the last month … Continue reading →

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Wilson Cottage – Syracuse University

Posted on August 15, 2015 by R. F.

I have rambled  about myself with little concerning Marge. Now I try to remedy that as best I can. This is a copy of the cover letter Marge sent me after, what I thought, was a disastrous first real date, the disaster due … Continue reading →

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Flee Flu

Posted on July 26, 2015 by R. F.

An old gag goes like this “I opened the door… and in flew Enza.” In 1957 an influenza pandemic struck. It flew in with a vengeance.  A description follows from the web site WWW.Flu.gov. “In February 1957, a new flu … Continue reading →

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Experimenting With Drugs

Posted on July 20, 2015 by R. F.

I experimented with drugs while at Syracuse University. Yes, and I am proud of this.   This activity was an added benefit of working at the Infirmary. The Norwich Pharmaceutical Company started in 1887 in Norwich, NY and  exists today as … Continue reading →

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Ages and Stages-Chapter 1

Posted on March 24, 2015 by R. F.

I have finally come to that point of  thinking I have something to share again.  And as I often do, I begin with a snippet that resonates with me and my story.  This one is from the singer Glen Campbell. If … Continue reading →

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Thoughts For Food

Posted on October 23, 2014 by R. F.

One need common to all is to eat. I awoke early this morning and found myself remembering long past eating experiences.  This post is  are about eating when we were attending Syracuse U.  Back then, there was a little Italian restaurant on Genesee … Continue reading →

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Inside Margery Sutherland

Posted on September 29, 2014 by R. F.

“All happy families are alike – Every unhappy family if unhappy in its own way.” Wish I had thought of that but Tolstoy said it first. I believe our life together was sometimes one way, sometimes the other, and often … Continue reading →

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Bob’s Youthful Memories

Posted on September 23, 2014 by R. F.

I know you have seen the prologue to this site since I started it.  Please take another read as the subject is a topic that I am trying to come to grips with myself.  In this post I will do … Continue reading →

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