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© Wallace Gibbs
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This is a series of stories about my life growing up in a small town in the 1960's and 1970's and follows me through my current day life.
Some stories are humorous, some are sad and some are just good stories to tell.
I hope that you enjoy them.
As with any good non-fictional piece, some names have been changed to protect the innocent.
Some stories are humorous, some are sad and some are just good stories to tell.
I hope that you enjoy them.
As with any good non-fictional piece, some names have been changed to protect the innocent.
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Always adjust the seat in your car before setting off on an adventure. Join me as I revisit one of the more famous stories from my childhood.
Join me as I relive the day that Daddy died.
Join me as the entire American Airlines Safety department picks up the pieces from the devastating news of Ashley's death.
Join me as I re-live January 12, the day Ashley Woods died.
Join me as I re-live January 06 - January 12, 2023.
Join me as I re-live January 03 - January 05, 2023.
Join me as Daniel and I search for my Aggie Ring
Join me as I relive the 1982 - 1984.
Join me for the conclusion of my Freshman year, the Summer of 1981 and my Sophomore year.
It's Saturday August 30th. Our first week of school is over. Daddy and Momma go grocery shopping in Houston and the kids eat lunch at Casa Ole in Humble. The next day is the fifth Sunday of the month and the day we observe The Lord's Supper.
Today is August 25, 1980, my first year at Splendora High School.
The driveway and sidewalk are finally poured, but all of this is marred by the untimely death of my cousin, Ralph Patterson.
Virgil and I move into our new room and the Patterson's come over for a swim.
Virgil, Daddy and I pick up a load of watermelons in Hempstead. Throughout the summer, we sold them to people driving by on FM 2090.
Darla and Rex join us to go swimming, then the family goes to The Jade Palace in Humble for dinner.
Virgil and I are tasked with clipping the Chickens Wings and then we head to the San Jacinto River.
Today is Gayle's Graduation Day from Splendora High School. Daddy gets a call that Aunt Doris is in the hospital.
My 8th Grade Graduation Day has finally arrived. Please join me as I relive that day.
It's Memorial Day 1980. Momma let's us all sleep in. Virgil and I pick the okra and then go for a bike ride. When we return, Gayle is given a huge shock, but is okay in the end.
It's Memorial Day Weekend in 1980. We attend Church Services at Laird Street and then enjoy pizza that night for supper.
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