The MHS Classes of '55 and '56 are having a joint class reunion on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Meridian. It's open to anyone from any class year at MHS. The schedule of events will be coming out soon.
The location of the reunion activities will be the new Holiday Inn. The new Holiday Inn has been constructed about where the old Nelva Restaurant used to be located on the north frontage road of I-20 & 59. Reservations are now available. Be certain you tell them you are with the MHS reunion to get a better rate.
There are other very nice hotels in the immediate vicinity of the Holiday Inn in the event it's booked when you try to get reservations. The Hampton Inn and the new Hilton Garden Inn are both about a city block to the north of the new Holiday Inn.
In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
DO YOU REMEMBER THESE?
Burma Shave with the Statler Brothers...., turn up sound.
You may need to watch it twice; once to watch the
Burma shave signs change and once to catch all the pictures
plus listening to the music of the Statler Brothers. THIS
IS REALLY GREAT.
Most folks under 50 would have no idea what we are talking about..
'Too bad they missed it!'
CLICK : Http://oldfortyfives.com/DYRT.htm
You may need to watch it twice; once to watch the
Burma shave signs change and once to catch all the pictures
plus listening to the music of the Statler Brothers. THIS
IS REALLY GREAT.
Most folks under 50 would have no idea what we are talking about..
'Too bad they missed it!'
CLICK : Http://oldfortyfives.com/DYRT.htm
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Thomas E. Crawford Sr.
The Meridian Star
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Thomas Eugene "Jack" Crawford Sr., 70, of Pensacola, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, surrounded by his family. Mr. Crawford was a native of Meridian but has been a resident of Pensacola for the past 26 years. He was a member of Nativity Catholic Church. He was also a member of The Knights of Columbus and The United States Submarine Veterans Association. He was a retired submariner with U.S. Navy with 26 years of service. He was retired from NAS-Pensacola as a civilian employee with 15 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Grace Crawford; daughter and son-in-law: Felicia and Jeff Smith; two sons and daughters-in-law: James and Marie Crawford and Thomas Jr. "Tommy" and Michelle Crawford; three grandchildren: Hannah, Abbey and Alaina; two brothers: Frankie and Carolyn and Wayne and Diane Crawford; three sisters: Sarah Curry, Dot and Bob Rawls and Laverne and Raymond Culpepper; and, numerous nieces, nephews, others relatives and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Ernest "Buddy" Crawford.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, at 10 a.m., at Nativity Catholic Church with Monsignor Michael Mooney as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Condolences may be placed online at www.fcfhs.com.
___________________________________
Eugene Crawford in our 1958 annual. From our 50th reunion booklet:
CRAWFORD, THOMAS EUGENE, 7905 Charter Oaks Dr., Pensacola, FL 32514
Grace and I married 9 June 1962. We celebrated our 46th anniversary this past June. We have three kids (two boys and a girl) all grown and living very good lives. We have three grandchildren; one by each child. We retired from the U.S. Navy in December 1983 after 26 years. I then worked at the Pensacola Naval Air Station for 18 years before I had to retire due to health reasons. I am sorry that we will not be able to attend the reunion due to a medical problem that hit me approximately three years ago. The doctor does not want me traveling. We sure hope the best for everyone.
____________________________________
O God our Father,
Creator of all the living, we entrust to Your gentle care all those we love who have gone before us; and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Eternal rest, grant unto Jack, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Thomas Eugene "Jack" Crawford Sr., 70, of Pensacola, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, surrounded by his family. Mr. Crawford was a native of Meridian but has been a resident of Pensacola for the past 26 years. He was a member of Nativity Catholic Church. He was also a member of The Knights of Columbus and The United States Submarine Veterans Association. He was a retired submariner with U.S. Navy with 26 years of service. He was retired from NAS-Pensacola as a civilian employee with 15 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Grace Crawford; daughter and son-in-law: Felicia and Jeff Smith; two sons and daughters-in-law: James and Marie Crawford and Thomas Jr. "Tommy" and Michelle Crawford; three grandchildren: Hannah, Abbey and Alaina; two brothers: Frankie and Carolyn and Wayne and Diane Crawford; three sisters: Sarah Curry, Dot and Bob Rawls and Laverne and Raymond Culpepper; and, numerous nieces, nephews, others relatives and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Ernest "Buddy" Crawford.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, at 10 a.m., at Nativity Catholic Church with Monsignor Michael Mooney as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Condolences may be placed online at www.fcfhs.com.
___________________________________
Eugene Crawford in our 1958 annual. From our 50th reunion booklet:
CRAWFORD, THOMAS EUGENE, 7905 Charter Oaks Dr., Pensacola, FL 32514
Grace and I married 9 June 1962. We celebrated our 46th anniversary this past June. We have three kids (two boys and a girl) all grown and living very good lives. We have three grandchildren; one by each child. We retired from the U.S. Navy in December 1983 after 26 years. I then worked at the Pensacola Naval Air Station for 18 years before I had to retire due to health reasons. I am sorry that we will not be able to attend the reunion due to a medical problem that hit me approximately three years ago. The doctor does not want me traveling. We sure hope the best for everyone.
____________________________________
O God our Father,
Creator of all the living, we entrust to Your gentle care all those we love who have gone before us; and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Eternal rest, grant unto Jack, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
The Scoop - John Lennon: Imagine him at 70
CLICK ON "The Scoop" below:
The Scoop - John Lennon: Imagine him at 70: "John Lennon: Imagine him at 70 London Media
John Lennon pictured in 1972, left, and an artist's interpretation of how the singer would look today.Google is using its logo to display Yoko Ono's sketch of John Lennon, and on the occasion of the ex-Beatle's 70th birthday, a mock-up photo of Lennon as he would look today was created by a digital artist. The photo is digitally aged, and assumes that Lennon would opt for a shorter haircut ... and the same old round-frame glasses."
The Scoop - John Lennon: Imagine him at 70: "John Lennon: Imagine him at 70 London Media
John Lennon pictured in 1972, left, and an artist's interpretation of how the singer would look today.Google is using its logo to display Yoko Ono's sketch of John Lennon, and on the occasion of the ex-Beatle's 70th birthday, a mock-up photo of Lennon as he would look today was created by a digital artist. The photo is digitally aged, and assumes that Lennon would opt for a shorter haircut ... and the same old round-frame glasses."
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
You're Missing
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Amen.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Forever Mom
For all of you who are interested, I not only write funny stories, but I was blessed with the ability to RHYME! Because of my four foot surgeries, I can no longer dance or jump rope, so I put together a poem about my life.
I call this "FOREVER MOM"
There was a very special little girl,
The apple of everyone's eye.
She loved to run and skip and play,
And swing so high in the sky.
This little girl wanted to be
Older and grown up some day,
So all of her dreams would be real,
Instead of just fun and play.
She wanted to be a school teacher,
And help children learn wrong from right,
Learn to live in harmony,
To be peaceful and not fight.
She dreamed of being a good doctor,
Healing the sick and the sore,
And finding a cure for cancer,
Helping the rich and the poor.
She wanted to be a famous writer,
Have her thoughts in black and white,
For all to read and analyze,
To her, this would be a delight.
She wanted to be an artist.
Beautiful pictures from her mind's eye,
Would be put on canvas and framed,
And placed in stores for people to buy.
Teacher, writer, painter,
Or even doctor or nurse,
These were all occupations
That would give her a very fat purse.
But then she met her sweetheart,
And her plans got turned around.
He brought her joy and happiness,
And her heart was truly bound.
He wanted her to be his wife,
And give him babies to enjoy.
And if it could be in God's plan,
They could have a girl and a boy.
She gave up her plans to be famous,
And became wife and mother and more.
For her life was now so busy,
And certainly not a bore.
First she had a little girl,
The apple of everyone's eye.
She loved to rock and sing lullibies,
Play dolly, make cookies and mud pie.
Then another little girl was born,
A real beauty with long dark hair.
She was a "new dolly" for her sister.
They were a very special pair.
Two years later a son was born.
This was definitely God's plan,
To carry on his daddy's name
When he became a man.
Then life's worst enemy came calling,
One dark June night.
And took her dear husband
Forever out of her sight.
His love was gone, but hers remained,
In a pocket of her heart.
Instead of being for one great man,
Her love was now in three parts.
Life was so hard for the lady,
Who had now grown so forlorn,
Until another nice man appeared to her
Early one November morn.
"I want to help you be happy.
I know you'll love me....You'll see.
I'll always love you, dear lady.
Please, will you marry me?"
The lady was so alone and sad.
Her heart was playing games.
Was this feeling she had real love,
Or would she just be filled with blame?
Again, she didn't know what to do,
Or what would be best for all.
She needed his strength and companionship,
So she agreed for him to call.
Again, the lady got married.
He promised to make her life good.
And soon she realized that she loved him,
Just like he said she would.
Another son was born to her,
A very special child.
He brought them love and happiness,
And made her life worthwhile.
Her eyes were finally opened,
As she saw the joy she had.
The years she had felt so helpless,
Now almost made her mad.
How blessed she was to have had so much,
Not in fame or fortune you see,
But to have so much love from her family,
Was better than fame could be.
Now her children are all grown,
And gone from her happy nest.
So it must be in God's plan
For the lady now to rest.
Today, she looks a lot older,
And the wrinkles are beginning to show.
But she is proud of her little clan.
Just talk to her and you'll know.
In God's plan, life's road continues,
And the lady's work is not done.
Her children have given her grandchildren to teach,
Oh my goodness, what fun!
There is nothing sweeter in this world,
Than the love of a grandchild so true.
To hold their little hand in yours,
And be told, "Nany, I want to be like you."
I call this "FOREVER MOM"
There was a very special little girl,
The apple of everyone's eye.
She loved to run and skip and play,
And swing so high in the sky.
This little girl wanted to be
Older and grown up some day,
So all of her dreams would be real,
Instead of just fun and play.
She wanted to be a school teacher,
And help children learn wrong from right,
Learn to live in harmony,
To be peaceful and not fight.
She dreamed of being a good doctor,
Healing the sick and the sore,
And finding a cure for cancer,
Helping the rich and the poor.
She wanted to be a famous writer,
Have her thoughts in black and white,
For all to read and analyze,
To her, this would be a delight.
She wanted to be an artist.
Beautiful pictures from her mind's eye,
Would be put on canvas and framed,
And placed in stores for people to buy.
Teacher, writer, painter,
Or even doctor or nurse,
These were all occupations
That would give her a very fat purse.
But then she met her sweetheart,
And her plans got turned around.
He brought her joy and happiness,
And her heart was truly bound.
He wanted her to be his wife,
And give him babies to enjoy.
And if it could be in God's plan,
They could have a girl and a boy.
She gave up her plans to be famous,
And became wife and mother and more.
For her life was now so busy,
And certainly not a bore.
First she had a little girl,
The apple of everyone's eye.
She loved to rock and sing lullibies,
Play dolly, make cookies and mud pie.
Then another little girl was born,
A real beauty with long dark hair.
She was a "new dolly" for her sister.
They were a very special pair.
Two years later a son was born.
This was definitely God's plan,
To carry on his daddy's name
When he became a man.
Then life's worst enemy came calling,
One dark June night.
And took her dear husband
Forever out of her sight.
His love was gone, but hers remained,
In a pocket of her heart.
Instead of being for one great man,
Her love was now in three parts.
Life was so hard for the lady,
Who had now grown so forlorn,
Until another nice man appeared to her
Early one November morn.
"I want to help you be happy.
I know you'll love me....You'll see.
I'll always love you, dear lady.
Please, will you marry me?"
The lady was so alone and sad.
Her heart was playing games.
Was this feeling she had real love,
Or would she just be filled with blame?
Again, she didn't know what to do,
Or what would be best for all.
She needed his strength and companionship,
So she agreed for him to call.
Again, the lady got married.
He promised to make her life good.
And soon she realized that she loved him,
Just like he said she would.
Another son was born to her,
A very special child.
He brought them love and happiness,
And made her life worthwhile.
Her eyes were finally opened,
As she saw the joy she had.
The years she had felt so helpless,
Now almost made her mad.
How blessed she was to have had so much,
Not in fame or fortune you see,
But to have so much love from her family,
Was better than fame could be.
Now her children are all grown,
And gone from her happy nest.
So it must be in God's plan
For the lady now to rest.
Today, she looks a lot older,
And the wrinkles are beginning to show.
But she is proud of her little clan.
Just talk to her and you'll know.
In God's plan, life's road continues,
And the lady's work is not done.
Her children have given her grandchildren to teach,
Oh my goodness, what fun!
There is nothing sweeter in this world,
Than the love of a grandchild so true.
To hold their little hand in yours,
And be told, "Nany, I want to be like you."
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Seeing the Suffering of Puppy Mills Firsthand
Seeing the Suffering of Puppy Mills Firsthand
This article describes the Mississippi puppy raid as seen in the video in previous post which is the blog for my dogs and fosters. These conditions and puppy mills are found everywhere, not just Mississippi. Mississippi needs laws which would make animal cruelty a felony, not just a slap on the wrist with a fine.
This article describes the Mississippi puppy raid as seen in the video in previous post which is the blog for my dogs and fosters. These conditions and puppy mills are found everywhere, not just Mississippi. Mississippi needs laws which would make animal cruelty a felony, not just a slap on the wrist with a fine.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
70 Year Old Jockey Wins Race
Don't discount us 70-year-olds. We are winners.
Get out of your rocking chair and shake, rattle and roll!
I told my Mama once, when she was in her 80's,
that if she wanted to stay out of a nursing home,
then keep moving - keep walking - keep exercising.
That's what she did up into her 90's.
She was in good health until the end.
At 65 she went skiing with me.
This was about the time she went white water rafting.
At 70 she was square dancing at the World's Fair in New Orleans.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
DAUPHIN ISLAND
We (daughter and grandson and I) are staying at Dauphin Island for a week. I love the non-commercialism and "back-to-nature" atmosphere here. We see no oil, and with the tourists staying away in droves and as you can see by the photo, we have the beach to ourselves, except for the crabs, sea turtles (laying season), and schools of large silver fish that are easy to spot in the clear water. We step on flounders as we wade - oops, and discover hermit crabs with our toes - ouch!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
New Building and Changes to Meridian High School
The picture in the left foreground is the new 9th grade buidling that has been built on the original Meridian High School campus. The picture is taken from a parking area along 23rd avenue.
The MHS 10th grade was moved from Kate Griffin to MHS some years ago. The 8th and 7th grades were also moved to new middle schools throughout the city some years ago. In moving the 9th grade students to MHS, Kate Griffin will be closed as a public school, but will reopen in time to serve a different purpose yet to be decided.
The tennis courts on Poplar Springs Drive (sadly, for those of us on the tennis team in '58) have been removed and the area is simply vacant and grassy at this point. Our shade tree and water fountain were also removed. New tennis courts have been built south of the old baseball and football practice field on 24th avenue.
Lots of changes, but all looks to be painted and kept up well, so we can continue to be proud of the school.
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