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My Grandchildren On Their First Fishing Trip

My mom, brother Larry, David and myself
My mom, brother Larry, David and myself

First fishing trip for the grandchildren.

This has been a vacation of firsts. Firsts for me. Firsts for my kids. And many firsts for grandchildren. Sometimes you have to break out to break in.

They have experienced canoeing, kayaking, s’mores and as of yesterday, fishing. Continue reading My Grandchildren On Their First Fishing Trip

My First Fishing Trip!

lee1When I was very young, perhaps 5 or so, my parents rented a small cabin on Schroon Lake in the Adirondacks. Each summer, my parents would pack up their small family, load us in their 1955 Dodge and cart us off from East Haven, Connecticut to the shores of the lake. Located on the easterly side of the lake, we would enjoy swimming, shuffle board, water skiing and boating. (Even on a rainy day we could go play ping pong in the club house.) Continue reading My First Fishing Trip!

June 2015 Calendar

junecalendarThe calendar for the month of June 2015 is ready for you, so that you can prepare, write and submit your story.

Here are the days and weeks laid out for you.

  • Due on Saturday the 6th of June-Because it is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on the 7th, let’s write a story about ice cream. Maybe your memory of an ice cream shared with a parent or a grandparent. (Worth 10 points)
  • Due on Saturday the 13th of June-The 8th is Best Friends Day, so let’s put together a story on your best friend! (Worth 10 points)
  • Due on Saturday the 20th of June-The 18th is Go Fishing Day, so share story on a fishing trip. Perhaps with a family member or the biggest little fish you ever caught! (Worth 10 points)
  • Due on Saturday the 27th of June-Summer starts on the 21st of June, so let’s see some great stories on summer. Vacation, fireworks, music and fun. (Worth 10 points)

BONUS DAYS

  • June 14th is Flag Day-Celebrating the adoption of the American Flag. (Worth 25 points)
  • June 21st is Fathers Day-Need an explanation? (Worth 25 points)
  • June 26th is Take Your Dog To Work-So let’s here about your best friend! (Worth 25 points)