In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

A Tribute and Celebration

We were the class of 1958, members of the Greatest Generation as well as children of the Greatest Generation. Born in 1940, we are also called members of the Traditional Generation.

Our childhood, post World War II, "was the best of times . . . it was the age of wisdom . . . it was the epoch of belief . . .it was the season of Light . . . it was the spring of hope . . . we had everything before us . . .we were all going direct to Heaven . . . ." (A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens.) At least, that's the way I felt about it. We were truly blessed.

- Ouida Tomlinson -

This blog is a place for 1958 graduates of Meridian, Mississippi, High School to stay in touch, post their news, items of interest and photographs.

CLASS OF 1958 MEMORIES (Click to read all posts relating to sports, honors, graduation and other memories of our class in 1957-58.)

FACEBOOK PAGE FOR CLASS OF 1958
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MHS58/

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Saturday, May 17, 2008

Animals - Martha Hopkins



Here's a Scarlet Tanager on a honeysuckle vine we saw at one of Dauphin Island's Bird Sanctuaries. It was migrating time when daughter Caroline and I were there a few weeks ago in March, and the bird watching and just plain peace and quiet were wonderful.




Here's Ebenezer, my Bengal kitty, with his "I may look laid back, but I'll probably rip you to shreds one day" look. Bengals are a relatively new breed, and are 4th generation from the Wild Asian Leopard Cat. His ancestors lived in trees, and he likes to travel in the car with me, draped around my shoulders like a fur piece. Bengals are good companions, but are not for everyone. I'm pretty much his pet, not the other way around; i.e., constantly trying to please him when he cries loudly (he likes raw meat), and letting him in and out 100 times/day.




Here I am at Dauphin Island a few weeks ago, holding daughter Caroline's half Jack Russell/half Chihuahua. Pixie is a sweetheart, and follows w/o a leash.




1 comment:

Little Scribe said...

Thanks for your post. I enjoyed the pictures and reading about cat/bird/dog. You look really relaxed. I envy.