Linda Johnson (Martin)

Al, you need to reread the previous messages from Carol, Linda, and Gary. "Most" people know that talking about religion and politics is not a good idea, but you keep right on.  What struck me the other day was that death notices were posted on here and the very next day, you are writing your usual blah, blah, blah., while many of us were mourning the loss of these friends and classmates. No mention of that from you.  Self absorbed comes to mind.

If you have so much to say, private message your friends directly and talk about whatever you want.  This isn't the place for so knowledgeable you.

Virginia Wolfe (Scheffer)

Appreciate all the comments.  My two cents.......once a voice is silent, they all go silent.  As Americans, we need to stand up for this beautiful country.  It is being silenced away.  God Bless the USA!

Bonnie West (Armstrong)

THANK YOU - THANK YOU Linda Johnson Martin!  

Gary - you should have said nothing about politics.

Gary Korsgaard

Bonnie,

The reason I spoke up is because I love this country.

All major civilizations in world history have had an average age of 250 years. They all failed for the same reasons. The people became too complacent, too comfortable, and were under the illusion that they were too big and too powerful to fail.

But it does not look like we have learned very much from history. But I do remain hopeful that we can.

Robert Bramel

Virginia, I’d respectfully disagree that an individual decision to block another silences anybody.

On the contrary, when there is too much unwanted chatter the natural inclination is for all conversation to stop. It is remarkable that so few people, out of all our class of 1964, bother to take part at all; I suspect much of that reluctance comes from being unable to suppress unwanted input. From my limited sample I suspect the large majority subscribe for no reason other than to see who has died. That’s a shame.

Bonnie, thank you!

Gary, I wonder if you realize how offensive it is for you to define yourself as someone who loves this country, and by inference claim that those who see our country's problems quite differently somehow love this country less. You may claim that you did not intend this, but you use "love of country" as the key differentiator entitling you to express a last political position. Let's be clear: you do not love your country any more than those who see things quite differently and it is quite possible that unfounded beliefs like yours harm this country.

Virginia Wolfe (Scheffer)

I appreciate everyone's comments.  I think we are all in agreement, we love this country and all the freedoms many have fought and died for. Gary, you are so right, we can't let history repeat itself.

Bill Engelhardt

In 1968-69, I had a periodic gig as a cocktail lounge DJ (Lanai Room, Roosevelt Hotel), spinning the hits by Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Jack Jones, Mel Torme....you get the idea. (Not a disco.)

One of the regulars was an insurance salesman, whose name I've long forgotten, and one night requesting a record, he handed me his business card, on the back of which was a poem that's been very much on my mind of late. 

The clock of life is wound but once
And no man hath the power
To tell just when the hands will stop
At late or early hour.

Now is the only time you own
Live, love, toil at will
Place no faith in tomorrow
For the clock may then be still. 

With affection to you all, and wishes for good health and happy hearts, 
Bill

Jan Leedy (Politeo)

Thank you Bill for sharing this poem and your goodwill.  All my best wishes for your comfort and ease. 

Gary Korsgaard

Since July 6th there have been only 2 posts in this forum.

Is this the end or do you want to keep going with this website.

Virginia Wolfe (Scheffer)

Sadly, this country has become so divided that it has even filtered down to this little old website.  I have always enjoyed reading the differences of opinion, whether I agree with all is not the point. My preference would be to continue the website.  Gary, I have always appreciated what you do by keeping this going.

John Bartkowski

Thanks Gary for keeping the site going as I read it from time to time and appreciate the diversity of opinions. Also many thank to Bill for the quote/poem on life. It reminds me of a statement that one of my school superinendent friends said at one of his presentations years ago: "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today if the present, that's why we call it a gift." Enjoy each day as it is all that we have as time passes all too quickly. A great read is The Clock Mirage, Our myth of measured time, by Joseph Mazur.One element of time as measured by quartz crystals, give off a frequency vibration of 32,768 oscillations er second. Then we have atomic clock that uses the cesium-133 atom, which oscillates at a rate of 9,192,631,770 oscillationations per second. No wonder those clocks are the mose accurate in the world. Then outside of the world, what is time?

Bonnie West (Armstrong)

Gary, looks like six+ posts as of today, not including User Forum, which appears to have an additional five since July 6. Folks are busy with summer activies and vacations.  Seems okay.

Cheryl Miller

Gary, I hope that our high school classes website will continue, but hope that the politics stay out.

Cheryl

Bill Engelhardt

Heartily concurred, Cheryl, and to Gary: Please know that your and Bill Hamilton's long-standing commitment to keeping the website up and going is gratefully appreciated. By many. 

And by the way, for those of us who were unable to get to the reunion, would be interested to know how many of our classmates showed up for roll call, if there's a list of the attendees, did everyone comport themselves as ladies and gentlemen, and whether you or others have photos from the event. 

Bill

Karen Buck (White)

I too would like to see the site rremain availabe for all to read if at all possible.  Thanks for all that you and Bill do to help the remainder of our class to have the ability to keep in touch when wanted!!!

Lynn Britton

I, too, like reading about our classmates.  I don't care if political postings are on the site, I read them all regardless of stance as long as they aren't malicious and are written without slander.  If I don't agree I just don't have to read them but I do to get both sides.  It is great to hear from all that participate and hear their stories. 

I too would like the site to continue.

Thank you Gary and Bill for your work  on this site.

Linda Pompeo (Worden)

I would miss not being able to read comments and catch up as to what is going on with those that participate.

You are both much appreciated for all you do for the rest of us by keeping this site going.   I am sure that you had no idea what taking on this project would be like 60+ years ago. You do all of the work and we reap the benefits, so the question is ....has it become a burden for you to continue.

Karen Buck (White)

I agree that Linda has a good vision of what may be going on.  I also believe that some of us would be willing to help out with the continuation of the web site if someone needs a break.  Please let us know if that is the case.

Ted Comstock (Briggs-Comstock)

First, I appreciate all the work that's gone into starting and maintaining this forum. Thank you.

Second, I also appreciate the diversity of views, and find it interesting to see that many of the same people who were full of crap in high school are the ones who are full of crap today, and are even easier to ignore than they were then. So, let 'em spout off, they'll just make fools of themselves, and may occasionally say something interesting. 

Incidentally, moving to a different country gives a whole new perspective on American politics and perceptions. 

Bill Engelhardt

Summer Days

Virginia Wolfe (Scheffer)

Thanks for sharing a cheery summer.  We, here on the East Coast need a little cheering up!

David Scott

Reminds me of "our" Lou's drivein and many memories.

Linda Pompeo (Worden)

Dairy Queen is still our favorite for ice cream when we are out and about!

Bill Engelhardt

Summer Nights (1967)

Bill Engelhardt

Summer 1965