Nov. 18, 2016
by John M Connelly
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And What
(Oct. 19, 2011)

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Thank you, folks.

And Trish it shall be.

My eyes are a light green that at times show blue, and that I'll grant, comes from your great-grandmother, Verle Nanny "Nichols" Higgs, the Matriarch of my line and a saint, if I were to be asked. :) Your dad's spelling is horrendous. I hope you didn't yours from me. ;) I'm really short for a giant, becoming 5'7".

For school, before my uprising, I was very athletic. Too short for the coach, but a magical arm with any type of ball. Balance and coordination exceptional. So the coach said go try gymnastics. No football for Johnny. The gym teacher thought I was great. Great swings, high bar, crazy dismounts from the parallel bars, a lotta googly weird stuff.

Then, when I was really starting to get into it, gym coach told me I had to shave my mustache. On later reflection, I realized I missed my chance to be molested by a coach who liked little boys by quitting. See, I didn't really have a mustache. Just adolescent fuzz. Strange.

Anyway, I rollerskate like no one you've ever seen. High dive at every opportunity. Swim like a fish.

So aside from the coach, in bar and many family issues, I still had an adventurous childhood. Much more to come, sweetheart.

So I don't know if my blog elves scan both sides. Hi guys. Thank you so very much for the opportunities you've afforded me. So I'm gonna break out another page. I know my elves are generous, and it's not necessary but I enjoy wordplay in misspellings. A humorous eye will catch my act. And on that page, the last two paragraphs I'll repeat.

See, I didn't really have a mustache. Just adolescent fuzz. Strange.

Anyway, I rollerskate like no one you've ever seen. High dive at every opportunity. Swim like a fish.

So aside from the coach, in bar and many family issues, I still had an adventurous childhood. Much more to come, sweetheart.

I'd shower you with elaborations of milk and honey, spans of words made funny, but the fact of the matter is, my dear, I'm here. See, faith is boss. Tell me what you see.

Dad
XOXOXOX

P.S. You still do push-ups? ;)

Very proud, no mater what. Keep up the good works.
[drawing of an eye] C U [infinity sign]

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NieceErin Posted 3 years, 2 months ago. ✓ Mailed 3 years, 2 months ago   Favorite
Hey uncle,

I was doing some searching of Grammy online and found this and knew it was you. I’ve been really upset because I can’t seem to find much info on her which saddens me because she was the most wonderful woman to ever have lived. I found one thing on SDSU site was a pdf of a graduating class from 1958 that mentioned only her name. Anyways if you have any pics or info I’d love to get anything together I can to make a scrapbook of her. I hope you are well I love you and hope to hear back. You can write me 3463 castle glen drive #1k San Diego 92123

Love always,

Erin Connelly

John M Connelly Posted 3 years ago.   Favorite
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