Category Archives: Family

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Gifts Under the Tree

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Wayne Rice

I think we’re about ready for Christmas. All three of our grandchildren were with us a couple weekends ago and we let them hand-make all the Christmas ornaments for our tree this year. Marci bought the crafts supplies and let … Continue reading →

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Jack’s First Fish

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Wayne Rice

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 … Continue reading →

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Corey’s Art Show this Weekend

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Wayne Rice

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 … Continue reading →

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A Salute to My Dad on Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Wayne Rice

I write this on Memorial Day 2009 as we pay tribute to all the men and women who have served our country over the years, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and way of life. … Continue reading →

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Alison Brown at Anthology

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Wayne Rice

Marci and I went to see Alison Brown last night at a local San Diego supper club called Anthology. Yesterday’s San Diego Reader carried an interview with Alison which included a nice mention for my radio show: “And I tuned … Continue reading →

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Bluegrass Jack

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Wayne Rice

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

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Wayne Rice

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 … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Grandparenting

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Wayne Rice

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

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Our XLIII Anniversary

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Wayne Rice

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 … Continue reading →

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Family Heirloom Fiddle

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Wayne Rice

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 … Continue reading →

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