Tag Archive | "Family"

My Sis the TV Star

Monday, August 23, 2010

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My sister Mary Rice Hopkins has been writing, performing and recording outstanding children’s music for several decades and now she has her own TV show which is aired weekly on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). Personally, I’m not a big fan of Christian television (or any television for that matter except for football games) but [...]

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Jack’s First Fish

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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We had a nice visit from all three of our grandkids over the weekend and I took them out fishing in Mission Bay on Saturday afternoon. Our youngest (age 3) grandson Jack hooked up his first fish, a 6 inch mackerel and it scared him half to death. But I think it was just the [...]

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Corey’s Art Show this Weekend

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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Our son Corey is a very talented artist who will have his drawing and paintings on display this weekend at San Diego’s “Art Walk on the Bay” at Seaport Village. Come check it out Saturday or Sunday from 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

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Bluegrass Jack

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

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Our two-year old grandson Jack seems to have the talent! Here he is performing with his uncles and grandpa!

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Our Daughter-in-law on Larry King Live

Monday, March 9, 2009

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Our daughter-in-law Tamara was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, had successful surgery and was subsequently laid off from her job.  She was denied unemployment benefits, putting a real strain on family finances.  So many of us have been praying for her and for our son Nathan as they try to keep their heads above [...]

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The Joy of Grandparenting

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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It’s easy to see here why we love being grandparents.

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Our XLIII Anniversary

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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Marci and I never forget how many years we’ve been married because our January 27 anniversary date is forever linked to the number of Super Bowls that have taken place (43 this year) … plus it always falls on the about the same weekend. We always try to celebrate our anniversary as big as we [...]

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Family Heirloom Fiddle

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

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Last year I acquired from my Aunt Mabel (age 90+) an old fiddle that belonged to her father (my grandfather Clay Powers) and before that, her grandfather (my great-grandfather). Actually I didn’t know that any of our ancestors on the Powers side (my mother’s family) were musicians. I always assumed the music in my family [...]

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