I was born, raised and have spent my entire life living in Genesee County, Michigan. My family is from Pennsylvania on my mother’s side and Missouri on my fathers. After high school I hired into the ‘shops’, working for General Motors. I worked on the line and drove fork truck before I stated an apprenticeship… Read More “Please allow me to introduce myself…” by Roy Richard
Fort Whetstone, the original fort defended Baltimore between 1776 and 1797. It was replaced with Fort McHenry. Fort McHenry was named after James McHenry (1753–1816), a delegate to the Continental Convention. The Fort successfully defended Baltimore against the British during the War of 1812 and during that battle is when Frances Scott Key wrote the… Read More Fort McHenry in Baltimore
Just want you to know I think you’re great – And thank you for the food I ate – I’m grateful you didn’t throw me out – When the storm was raging all about. And for that hair I left behind – Well, thanks a lot you’re awfully kind. Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill Written for… Read More TO MY BABY SITTERS by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill
Food: 1 Beer / Spirits: 1 Service: 1 Cleanliness: 4 Average: 1.75 Cost (Based on Burgers): B.Y.O. Burger. 1/2-pound burger cooked to order with your choice of toppings plus one side $11.95 Entertainment: Yes. Check their website / Facebook page Ratings 1-5 with 5 being stellar. For as many times that Blackstones has changed hands,… Read More Blackstones – Flint Michigan Restaurants
I remember your smile from the hallway – From the stairs or wherever we meet. I remember the sunshine you gave us – And, oh my, you were always o neat. If you ever had problems or troubles – They never showed on your face. You were always the same, day after day – And… Read More Leona by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill
For whimsical, intense Pinup portraits, the master is Gil Elvgren. His work adds a sense of wholesomeness to the model. His depictions of the female form are fantastic. Gillette A. Elvgren (March 15, 1914 – February 29, 1980) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. His… Read More Gil Elvgren – Painter
We folks all planned to go and camp, just four were in the bunch, So, we packed out fishing tackle, and put up a scrumptious lunch, We had bacon, eggs and coffee, raisin bread, and ginger cake, The good old-fashioned kind, you know, like Mother used to make. We got a pretty early start, it… Read More Camping at Lake Kathryn by Katherine Carey-Place 1878-1934
While principles may come and go – You’ve been one to win the show. You’ve known all the students by name – And were always ready to join in a game. There will be many as the years go by – Who’ll remember you, and your part in their lives. They’ll remember back to Van… Read More Principle by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill
On February 1, 1937, the motor line at Flint Chevrolet Plant Number 4 is running, producing motors for General Motors. Just after 3:30 pm, as the afternoon shift ramps up, Kermit Johnson and a hand full of other Union supporters begin running down the line. As they go, they instruct the men on the line… Read More Roscoe Vanzandt – Union Hero
It’s Mother’s Day once more, Last year the sky was blue, The birds sang soft and low, And along the fence the little lilies grew – On Mother’s Day It’s Mother’s Day again, The sky is blue and fair, The birds sing soft and low, Voicing no thought of care – On Mother’s Day Last… Read More Mother’s Day Again by Katherine Carey-Place 1878-1934
When you tire of the pieces — Just toss them away. Then have a “cup of happiness” – Your choice of the day. Recall as you “sip” all the — Cups you have served. And know what your sipping — Is richly deserved. Love you, Gail. Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill Copyright Roy Richard
Ramblings of an Old Coot 