Portrait of an American Town Upper Arlington, Ohio, often referred to by its initials, U.A., is part of the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan region. U.A.’s population is around 36,000. In 1982, the town’s annual Fourth of July parade theme was Portrait of an American town. America has...
A few weeks ago, I took my daughter to the Southwest Regionals Baton Twirling Championship in Amarillo. Bridgy is a novice twirler who represents a new generation in the sport. World Baton Twirling Day While we were at the competition we heard an announcement about World Baton Twirling Day. The...
Meeting Dawn In 1974, we moved from Sigman Street in Southern California to London Lane in Colorado Springs. A year or so later, a little girl with a case full of Topper Dawn Dolls appeared in the house next door. Her parents were divorced and she’d come to visit her dad for the...
For the Yamboree Queen Teri Smith, Yamboree Queen 1984 My mom recently made a trip to California. Before she left I sent her an email. I had something pressing I wanted to tell her: Dearest Mom, I’m glad you’ve been with me all these years. October Orange If I try hard I can see you,...
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