Welcome. These stories reflect memories, challenges, friendships, family history, military service, travels, losses, and lessons learned over eighty years of life.
Introduction
Navigation Note:
Each story title below will eventually link to its individual post. Stories may also be explored chronologically through the blog archive or by selecting topic labels attached to each post.
Childhood and Family
My Mother, Elizabeth Smith (1917–2007)
Growing Up In Burlington, Vermont (1945–1953)
School, Work, and Early Adulthood
My High School Sophomore and Junior Years (1960–1961)
My High School Senior Year 1963
My ROTC Experience (1963–1967)
My Race Experience (1964–1977)
Vietnam, Homecoming, and Memory
My Vietnam War Experience 1968
Long Suppressed Memories (1969–1973)
Career, Family, and Life Direction
Adventures With My Son Matthew (1983–1995)
Why I Fell In Love With Two Wheels (1950–Today)
Cultural Destiny (Mid-1980s–Today)
Spirituality, Health, and Later Reflections
My Spiritual Retreat Experiences (1993–1998)
Travel and Small Moments
Northern California Coast Road Trip 2022
Eulogies and Tributes
Eulogy For My Dad Lester Smith (1915–2012)
Eulogy For A Special Friend Stan Sutliff 2020
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