A Glimpse Into My Life

Power From The Power Poles

My Grandfather Amasa Oliver Netzley was 68 years old when I was born; some would say this is retirement age. I was 22 years old when he sold his Almond orchard farm and moved into a house in the city. He, however, promptly planted…

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A Tale of Two Pianos

As I transitioned from childhood to adolescence, and throughout my teenage years, my family had very little in the way of extra money. Fortunately, I never went to bed hungry, but my clothing was well worn out before I received replacements. …

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Birds of a Feather, Flock Together

In the mid 1950’s my maternal grandparents bought 22 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains which included a portion of Soquel Creek. They built a split-level one bedroom, one bath home on the steep slope facing the Creek. I can’t even…

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An Eye For An Eye

My parents were married in the downtown Methodist church and during my formative years we would attend this church with it's magnificent stained-glass ceiling. Dr. Moon was a most memorable pastor there. Since I was hard of hearing,…

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The Chime Motor

My Mother always tried out new recipes to serve the family. Swedish pancakes, Ebelskiver, Springerle, Pilaf and countless breads to name just a few things she made. Why she even pasteurized milk and made butter. Because of the multicultural…

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The Schwinn That Never Quit

Over the years I’ve had a number of bicycles, my favorite being a Luison Bobett in a beautiful metallic green color. My father bought the ten speed bicycle for my birthday, but unfortunately, I did not have it for very long as someone…

A Glimpse Into My Life

Power From The Power Poles

A Tale of Two Pianos

Birds of a Feather, Flock Together

An Eye For An Eye

The Chime Motor

The Schwinn That Never Quit

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