I love this story, Deb (is it ok to call you “Deb”? We’ve been online pals for what, months? so…I love your affectionate recollections of your Dad, so similar to my older brother who annoyed my dad for always clogging the garage in Prairie Village KS in the late 60’s with car parts and old tires - restoring a ‘67 Chevelle SuperSport muscle car was his masterpiece at 17 with all the money from his Xerx copier repair after-school job. Your writing talent and buoyant personality and loving heart are an inspiration. Luv your selfie pic, a new one for us I think, maybe I should replace the one I used for your Crown Valley Quarterly photo, or maybe add it, but that would show favoritism and a respectable Editor in Chief would never do that. Cheers🙏🤗https://liveyosemite.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/crown-valley-quarterly/
Of course! Deb or Debs (as my British relatives/friends call me) is great! Thank you. And thank you for this awesome comment. I love the story! ha ha! Guys and their cars! My dad literally lived in the garage too! Guess he was lucky my brother didn’t move into the garage too! lol. Instead he played drums in his bedroom (and I lived in a room below all that drumming!). Just talked to a young man tonight standing proudly in front of his old Chevy car. Love seeing the old souls.
And, yes, I took this selfie for my poetry magazine! And you’re welcome to change my picture. I won’t mind the favoritism! ha ha!
Thank you so much again Douglas for taking five here!
Wait, Douglas? you are paying me to write? You became a paid subscriber? I’ve been a bit blue lately and very scattered. Too many painful things happening with friends and in the world and my heart has been hurting. Being an empath is hard sometimes. This means so much to me and, of course I will say, “you really didn’t have to do that!!” I will take it as massive encouragement!. I thank you very, very much.
Deborah, good to read about your adventures as a child.Happy days .Yes I know who l am in God ,l am loved unconditionally.That gives me courage to live,be happy in who l am.. Thanks for your writing it's a gift.🙏🕊️♥️xxx.
Thank you so much friend. So nice to hear from you. Hanging onto all the lovely simple sights and sounds, joys, that make us “us” - is exactly the way to live.
You bless me. I crave a community and it’s rare to hear from anyone. I Thank you again. I am encouraged. ox
I am out walking with my dog and looking at the birds, and looking at nature, the trees and the wild flowers.Thats where l see God in Creation.I put on my songs on to lift my spirit.I can still see, so that's good .l take it a day at time that works for me.Have a good day Deborah.♥️🙏🕊️xxx.
Thank you mom for trying to read/listen, while your eyes are struggling. It means so much to my heart that you have remained my greatest encourager all these years. Your comments are treasures that keep me going. I love you. ox
Great story, Deborah. I agree, “Take Five” does just work. It’s a classic 😊
And I’m glad you found the vid ! I was going to suggest it.
Good times. And it’s so cool to find the old videos! This is who I am. Moved by things that if we stay too distracted — we miss.
Bring those days back.
Thank you friend. ox
I love this story, Deb (is it ok to call you “Deb”? We’ve been online pals for what, months? so…I love your affectionate recollections of your Dad, so similar to my older brother who annoyed my dad for always clogging the garage in Prairie Village KS in the late 60’s with car parts and old tires - restoring a ‘67 Chevelle SuperSport muscle car was his masterpiece at 17 with all the money from his Xerx copier repair after-school job. Your writing talent and buoyant personality and loving heart are an inspiration. Luv your selfie pic, a new one for us I think, maybe I should replace the one I used for your Crown Valley Quarterly photo, or maybe add it, but that would show favoritism and a respectable Editor in Chief would never do that. Cheers🙏🤗https://liveyosemite.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/crown-valley-quarterly/
Of course! Deb or Debs (as my British relatives/friends call me) is great! Thank you. And thank you for this awesome comment. I love the story! ha ha! Guys and their cars! My dad literally lived in the garage too! Guess he was lucky my brother didn’t move into the garage too! lol. Instead he played drums in his bedroom (and I lived in a room below all that drumming!). Just talked to a young man tonight standing proudly in front of his old Chevy car. Love seeing the old souls.
And, yes, I took this selfie for my poetry magazine! And you’re welcome to change my picture. I won’t mind the favoritism! ha ha!
Thank you so much again Douglas for taking five here!
Luv this
I saw your beautiful spirit when we met at Ambassador. I had to restrain my joy. It’s a blessing to be your friend.
Wait, Douglas? you are paying me to write? You became a paid subscriber? I’ve been a bit blue lately and very scattered. Too many painful things happening with friends and in the world and my heart has been hurting. Being an empath is hard sometimes. This means so much to me and, of course I will say, “you really didn’t have to do that!!” I will take it as massive encouragement!. I thank you very, very much.
Deborah, good to read about your adventures as a child.Happy days .Yes I know who l am in God ,l am loved unconditionally.That gives me courage to live,be happy in who l am.. Thanks for your writing it's a gift.🙏🕊️♥️xxx.
Thank you so much friend. So nice to hear from you. Hanging onto all the lovely simple sights and sounds, joys, that make us “us” - is exactly the way to live.
You bless me. I crave a community and it’s rare to hear from anyone. I Thank you again. I am encouraged. ox
I am out walking with my dog and looking at the birds, and looking at nature, the trees and the wild flowers.Thats where l see God in Creation.I put on my songs on to lift my spirit.I can still see, so that's good .l take it a day at time that works for me.Have a good day Deborah.♥️🙏🕊️xxx.
Thank you Deb for all the beautiful memories you just unearthreed.
Thank you mom for trying to read/listen, while your eyes are struggling. It means so much to my heart that you have remained my greatest encourager all these years. Your comments are treasures that keep me going. I love you. ox
That always sounds like the perfect day :) Enjoy the rest of the week. ox