Definition of Opinion:  A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof.

Please be respectful to others with differing opinions. 

Michael Kelly

Frank Wiley  Happy Birthday, Do you Ski, or Snowboard also. I attempted Skiing when much younger, and my last time another Skiier skied right across the front of my ski's as I was just beginning my Rapid Descent down a Slope, I bailed and reached behind myself and grabbed Snow to stop my sliding all the way down to the Lodge about ten miles away downhill, could have been more miles but its a guess. Managed to stop the Fall but spent the next six months healing up from a torn Rotator Cuff in the left shoulder (Only hurts at night like Fire when you are about to Sleep) I got to the Lodge with the Fall and slide method, managed to keep my glasses, Went inside, and sipped a gallon of Hot Cider waiting for the "Others who had promised to Show me How to Ski" You are still doing it, Congratulations, must be the Marine Esprit De Corps. Many More

Frank Wiley

Thank you Mary, Patty, and Mike for the birthday wishes.  I ski and I'm not inclined to even like snowboarders.  I am truly blessed and I hope all of you are too!!!  Another note about Bob Dylan I learned in the movie.  He was a good friend of Johnnie Cash.  I heard a talking head make an interesting observation about why so many more young people voted for Trump.  He said that when he was growing up, almost anything his parents were against he would trend toward.  I laughed because I remember how my parents (and I think many parents) revolted against the Beatles and their so called long hair.  I hate to be repetitive, but I highly recommend going to see, "A Complete Unknown".  There are some TV clips about the Cuban Missile Crisis that were interesting.  It brought back memories of getting under my desk at Madison 2 during nuclear war practice.  I laughed------like that would have helped?

Mary Powers (Evans)

Frank, I remember those under-the-desk drills too!  Now days kids have active shooter drills.  I also remember that we tried to keep enough gas in the tank to be able to drive into the mountains in case of a nuclear attack.  To this day I try to keep my tank over half full.  

Cheryl Faulkner (Sucato)

I so rarely read the posts on this site because I'm simply not interested in anyone else's political views.  I don't beieve anyone is going to change how they believe because of what they read here and the arguing back and forth is mind numbing to read.  What happened to sharing stories of the past or why not share interesting events of the present?  I do, however, want to wish Frank a belated happy birthday!

DeWitt Bacon

Cheryl, I understand your frustration with the constant discussions and arguments over politics on this forum. Perhaps it's because many of us see what is happening in our local, state, and federal politics as important in our lives. There is a saying that when discussing religion and politics with friends, you will find you have fewer friends. I would like for all of us former classmates to be friends. At times, we have gotten away from political topics and shared our thoughts on music, movies, books, life adventures, School memories, and friends. I agree with Katie that if you would start a discussion of such things, we could get away from politics for a while and have more interesting give and take without stepping on toes. Think about it. :)

Jim Coats

Cheryl.  I completely agree with you.  NO political views will be changed here.  I wish we would ALL stop "poking the bear" on the Forum.

I have tried to post "stories" in the past but got little to no feedback.  So I stopped.  I don't really have many CHS stories to share.  Mostly stuff from later in life.  Sometimes, my (short) stories are reflected in the "In Memory" section. 

AMERICA FIRST!! Hopefully this is not considered controversial. 

Mary Powers (Evans)

I agree that it would be nice to share things other than politics.  I tried once and was chastised.  Jim states he's tried with stories with no response.  Frank posted two interesting topics (Cuban missle crisis, the movie The Complete Unknown).  I'm the only one who made a follow-up comment.  But I'm game to try non-political topics if others are.  It looks like we have at least five willing participants (Cheryl, DeWitt, Katie, Jim, Mary), so let's go for it.  

Earl Harris III

Thank you, Cheryl!

I agree with you and the comments by Katie, DeWitt, Jim, and Mary following. I have truly enjoyed reading a variety of personal stories that have appeared on this Forum in the past from time to time. I have weighed in with a few of my own stories, including a tribute to one of our counselors at CHS who helped me through a difficult time in my life. I also shared a story recounting one my most embarrassing and funny moments in my adult life. I can only imagine how many stories there are that could be shared between us that could have a lasting positive impact on others. The topics that we could address appear endless.

My quick browse of the Internet revealed the following: https://retirementaffairs.com/best-discussion-topics-for-seniors/  Granted, these18 topics and corresponding questions might not tickle everyone's fancy, but it could be a good place to begin. Maybe it could act as a springboard where we could put together a list of 8 to 20 topics that could be addressed as people wished.

Jim Coats

Jack Breese.  Happy Birthday tomorrow.  I hope you have a great time.  See you at the reunion, God willing.

So you live in Dripping Springs, TX, eh?  I had that once.  A round of antibiotics took care of it pronto.

Frank Wiley

Thanks to all for the Birthday wishes.  Happy Birthday Jack Breeze!  My favorite historical character is Winston Churchill.  He was an inspiration to the British people in a time of desperation.  He was a no nonsense leader.  It is reported that he would go out and walk through the streets of London during the War to inspire his people to not live in fear.  I very much enjoy the speeches he gave to Parliament.  Thanks!

DeWitt Bacon

My favorite historical character: This project is not easy, seeing as history goes back some six thousand years or more. There are so many historical characters to choose from. But to bring it down to history that we are more aware of, I agree with Katie that Abraham Lincoln is near the top of my list. Not just because he was a Republican or even because he held our country together during the Civil War. But because he was born poor and had little education. He worked hard and was intelligent enough to study law, became a noted lawyer, and eventually held the highest office in the land. Few can pull themselves up by the bootstraps and make such accomplishments. 

This could be a good topic for us all to discuss. I know that politics is heavy on our minds now, but it shouldn't fill our lives. Let's get out and breathe some fresh air. Cheryl's comment was a wake-up call to me. Politics is full of foul-smelling air. Let's get out where we can smell the flowers. 

P.S. Happy birthday, Jack.

Michael Wetzel

Have a great BD Jack...

Historical figure, no doubt in my mind, " Jesus Christ "... Lincoln, had way too many issues with Blacks, and other issues ......

Mary Powers (Evans)

Mary Powers (Evans)

By interesting coincidence, my inbox today had an article about famous quotes that changed history.  Among them was one by Lincoln and one by Churchill.

That from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. — Abraham Lincoln

We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender. — Winston Churchill 

Bill RIHS

Mary, totally agree! Great men great quotes! I like JFK's too; ask not what our Country can do for you but you can do for our country.

Happy birthday Jack🎂.

I am with Patty. I had 3 jabs. First two and first buster. I have not felt the same since the first stab. I didn't get Covid until about a year ago. I am done. 
 

I hope to see a good showing for the Beer Summit🍺

Mary Powers (Evans)

Bill, I like that statement by JFK too!  There was a quote by JFK in the article too:

We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard. — John F. Kennedy

DeWitt Bacon

Michael W. Yeshua (Jesus) is undoubtedly the most significant influence in most of our lives. I thought of that at first, but then a long list of Bible characters flooded my mind. Then, I realized I wanted to respond with the non-secular intent with which the topic was presented. I'm with you, Mike.

Jack Breese

Thanks to all who wished me a happy birthday!   With good health and all my hair couldn't wish for much more than my classmates thoughts.   Couldn't play golf because it was too cold, so went to the gym.  Shari treated me to a steak dinner and then we came home, poured a bourbon and reflected on how good the Lord has been to me.   Vaya con dios my friends.

Michael Kelly

Randy Edwards

Just recieved the sad news that we have lost another classmate. Rollie Simons has passed here in Prescott.

Bill RIHS

Randy, sorry to hear about Rollie's passing. Do you know if he was sick or? We are loosing our classmates at an excelarating pace. Stay well my friends.

Randy Edwards

Bill,

Just caught a clip on a local radio broadcast, missed the details. Rollie was onetime mayor of Prescott and most recently Yavapi county supervisor. Last I talked to him was at a Memorial Day event I volunteer for honoring our vets, which I think he spoke at. He seemed fine, but without the spark he once had.

Frank Wiley

Very sad about Rollie.  I was in a Rotary leadership class a few years ago with him and we were going to get back together but then I moved to Colorado.  

Lester Cox

I did not know Rollie, but may he rest in peace. https://theprescotttimes.com/news/prescott-mourns-the-passing-of-former-mayor-rowle-p-simmons-honoring-his-legacy-of-service/article_e579aad6-de6d-11ef-af03-97062ce1a41b.html

Jim Coats

ROWLE SIMMONS.  

I didn't know Rowle either, but remember him as an outgoing guy, full of energy at CHS.  At least that's my recollection.

RIP, ROWLE.