Happy Birthday Prodigal Son page 3 by ric Gustafson
I'm tired I thought to myself as I got a diet coke out of the refrigerator. As I sat down at the kitchen table, I thought to myself how working at the plant really takes a toll on me. The house was quiet since I was the only one there. My younger brother Joseph called last night and said that he was coming home after being gone for two years.
My father is still at the plant. He works long hours because he is the CEO and started the plant. I was tired after attending a counseling session for my jealousy issues. For two years, I have been very jealous of Joseph and mad at my father for letting him do it. My mother passed away early in my life so Dad raised Joseph and I.
I have always admired my father and have always wanted to be like him. When I was old enough, I began to work at the plant. Joseph, on the other hand, could care less about the plant or responsibilities at all. He only cares about cars, girls and having a good time. I have always worked hard at the plant to please my father. I am very jealous of Joseph. I'm also upset with my father because it seems that he cares more for Joseph than me.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Monday, December 29, 2014
Happy Birthday Prodigal Son page 2
Happy Birthday Prodigal Son page 2 by ric Gustafson
Jeff graduated from high school with honors and was enjoying working for my Dad at the plant. The plant was doing well and Dad was establishing investments for Jeff and I. During the summer before my senior year, I asked Dad for some of my investment money. I told him I wanted to travel, relax and try to discover myself. Dad was not happy but gave me the money. Jeff began to get jealous of me because he was slaving away at the plant and I wanted to go out and enjoy the world.
I left with just a backpack and my investment money. For the next two years I stayed in motels, ate at greasy diners and sometimes would buy alcohol or drugs. During this time, I heard my father still loved me and was patiently waiting for me to return home. I also heard that Jeff was getting more and more jealous of me and getting angry at my father.
I had trouble finding a job because I did not have a high school diploma. My investment money began to run out. Eventually, I got a job working on a pig farm shoveling slop to hogs. I got so hungry that I considered eating what I was feeding to the hogs. At this time, I began thinking about our middle class home and that we had plenty to eat. My stomach now was always growling and I was starving. I decided to go back home, get on my knees and apologize to my father. I hope that Jeff will forgive me also. The next morning, I put on my backpack and started for home.
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Jeff graduated from high school with honors and was enjoying working for my Dad at the plant. The plant was doing well and Dad was establishing investments for Jeff and I. During the summer before my senior year, I asked Dad for some of my investment money. I told him I wanted to travel, relax and try to discover myself. Dad was not happy but gave me the money. Jeff began to get jealous of me because he was slaving away at the plant and I wanted to go out and enjoy the world.
I left with just a backpack and my investment money. For the next two years I stayed in motels, ate at greasy diners and sometimes would buy alcohol or drugs. During this time, I heard my father still loved me and was patiently waiting for me to return home. I also heard that Jeff was getting more and more jealous of me and getting angry at my father.
I had trouble finding a job because I did not have a high school diploma. My investment money began to run out. Eventually, I got a job working on a pig farm shoveling slop to hogs. I got so hungry that I considered eating what I was feeding to the hogs. At this time, I began thinking about our middle class home and that we had plenty to eat. My stomach now was always growling and I was starving. I decided to go back home, get on my knees and apologize to my father. I hope that Jeff will forgive me also. The next morning, I put on my backpack and started for home.
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Sunday, December 28, 2014
Oz page 12
Oz page 12 by ric Gustafson
The MGM studio came into dominance in the 1930's under the leadership of Louis Mayer. By 1939, the studio was the most prestigious of all the Hollywood studios. MGM was one of Hollywood's big four studios. The other three were 20th Century Fox, Paramount and Warner Bros. Fox and Paramount produced sophisticated comedies, dramas and musicals with big production values and popular stars. Warner Bros produced gritty streetwise films. Warner Bros did gangster melodramas that elevated stars like James Cagney and Paul Muni to star status.
Other studios were Universal who made horror thrillers and westerns. Columbia which made common man comedies and melodramas. RKO made comedies and horror thrillers. United Artists made adult dramas and adult dramas. Walt Disney Productions made long and short animation. Hal Roach Productions made live action shorts with Laurel and Hardy and Our Gang. Republic Studios made westerns and serials.
MGM movies always looked good but a lot of them were smaller pictures for quick profits and turnaround. These smaller pictures helped finance larger film projects.
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The MGM studio came into dominance in the 1930's under the leadership of Louis Mayer. By 1939, the studio was the most prestigious of all the Hollywood studios. MGM was one of Hollywood's big four studios. The other three were 20th Century Fox, Paramount and Warner Bros. Fox and Paramount produced sophisticated comedies, dramas and musicals with big production values and popular stars. Warner Bros produced gritty streetwise films. Warner Bros did gangster melodramas that elevated stars like James Cagney and Paul Muni to star status.
Other studios were Universal who made horror thrillers and westerns. Columbia which made common man comedies and melodramas. RKO made comedies and horror thrillers. United Artists made adult dramas and adult dramas. Walt Disney Productions made long and short animation. Hal Roach Productions made live action shorts with Laurel and Hardy and Our Gang. Republic Studios made westerns and serials.
MGM movies always looked good but a lot of them were smaller pictures for quick profits and turnaround. These smaller pictures helped finance larger film projects.
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Happy Birthday Prodigal Son page 1
Happy Birthday Prodigal Son page 1 by ric Gustafson
How to start my story I thought to myself as I stared outside from my bedroom window. I took a sip of my bottled water and thought about the events that had happened the last two years.
My older brother Jeff was down at the plant helping my father so the house is quiet. My father is a hard working Swede who built a steel plant in our hometown. Jeff decided to follow in my father's footsteps and work for him at the plant. Through hard work, he prospered and has been able to rise quickly through the ranks at the plant. His jealousy toward me and what transpired the last two years probably influenced his drive for excellence.
My brother and I were raised in a typical middle class home. Our mother Ruth passed away when I was young so Dad has raised us most of our lives. Dad was always at the plant but made sure and spent time with us.
When Dad would come home from work, the three of us would eat dinner together. Jeff would listen intently as Dad talked about the plant. I would listen but frankly I couldn't have cared less about the plant. I told Dad about my cool friends and the awesome car that I had just fixed up.
When I started high school, I got involved with kids who started me down the wrong path. I started taking drugs, drinking at parties and my school grades really suffered. Dad was naturally upset and tried to get me some help. Jeff was getting good grades and in his senior year, began to work at the plant. My drinking and drug problems got worse and I began to skip a lot of classes.
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How to start my story I thought to myself as I stared outside from my bedroom window. I took a sip of my bottled water and thought about the events that had happened the last two years.
My older brother Jeff was down at the plant helping my father so the house is quiet. My father is a hard working Swede who built a steel plant in our hometown. Jeff decided to follow in my father's footsteps and work for him at the plant. Through hard work, he prospered and has been able to rise quickly through the ranks at the plant. His jealousy toward me and what transpired the last two years probably influenced his drive for excellence.
My brother and I were raised in a typical middle class home. Our mother Ruth passed away when I was young so Dad has raised us most of our lives. Dad was always at the plant but made sure and spent time with us.
When Dad would come home from work, the three of us would eat dinner together. Jeff would listen intently as Dad talked about the plant. I would listen but frankly I couldn't have cared less about the plant. I told Dad about my cool friends and the awesome car that I had just fixed up.
When I started high school, I got involved with kids who started me down the wrong path. I started taking drugs, drinking at parties and my school grades really suffered. Dad was naturally upset and tried to get me some help. Jeff was getting good grades and in his senior year, began to work at the plant. My drinking and drug problems got worse and I began to skip a lot of classes.
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Saturday, December 27, 2014
what's behind door number 2 page 4
what's behind door number 2 page 4 by ric Gustafson
" Let's play what's behind door number 2". Russell smiled as he opened his bible to Revelation 3:20. " I stand at the door and knock, he who hears my voice and opens the door I will come in and eat with him". He pointed at the stage. " Sara, do you see two doors up on stage?".
Sara glanced at the large stage. " Yes, I do".
" Door number 1, represented by the man in white who is waving at you, is a symbol of this bible verse".
" A symbol of what" she exclaimed with a confused look on her face. " I'm not a Christian nor do I read the bible".
" Sara, door number 1 represents our heart and Jesus simply asks that we knock and he will come in and be with us".
" Russell, I believe in a higher being but not the God you talk about".
" Sara, it's a simple free gift he offers". He smiled at her. " He simply wants our heart to knock and he will come in and be with us". " Or" he said sadly as he pointed at the stage. " There is door number 2".
" So what choices does God give me?".
" Sara, it's very simple there is door number 1 which is eternal life or there is door number 2". He grinned at her. " You have five minutes to decide".
Clock music began to play.
Sara studied both doors.
After five minutes, the music stopped.
" Sara, have you made a decision?".
" Yes Russell, I have".
" And what is your decision?".
She stared at the two doors and then looked at Russell. " Russell, even though Jesus's offer sounds simple I will take door number 2".
" This is your final decision".
" Yes, it is".
Russell frowned. He turned to a page that was right behind him. " Roger, will you please lead Sara to door number 2".
The young assistant led the young college student onto the stage to a man in red who was standing near the door.
With a broad grin, the man in red led Sara through the heavy curtain of door number 2.
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" Let's play what's behind door number 2". Russell smiled as he opened his bible to Revelation 3:20. " I stand at the door and knock, he who hears my voice and opens the door I will come in and eat with him". He pointed at the stage. " Sara, do you see two doors up on stage?".
Sara glanced at the large stage. " Yes, I do".
" Door number 1, represented by the man in white who is waving at you, is a symbol of this bible verse".
" A symbol of what" she exclaimed with a confused look on her face. " I'm not a Christian nor do I read the bible".
" Sara, door number 1 represents our heart and Jesus simply asks that we knock and he will come in and be with us".
" Russell, I believe in a higher being but not the God you talk about".
" Sara, it's a simple free gift he offers". He smiled at her. " He simply wants our heart to knock and he will come in and be with us". " Or" he said sadly as he pointed at the stage. " There is door number 2".
" So what choices does God give me?".
" Sara, it's very simple there is door number 1 which is eternal life or there is door number 2". He grinned at her. " You have five minutes to decide".
Clock music began to play.
Sara studied both doors.
After five minutes, the music stopped.
" Sara, have you made a decision?".
" Yes Russell, I have".
" And what is your decision?".
She stared at the two doors and then looked at Russell. " Russell, even though Jesus's offer sounds simple I will take door number 2".
" This is your final decision".
" Yes, it is".
Russell frowned. He turned to a page that was right behind him. " Roger, will you please lead Sara to door number 2".
The young assistant led the young college student onto the stage to a man in red who was standing near the door.
With a broad grin, the man in red led Sara through the heavy curtain of door number 2.
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Oz page 11
Oz page 11 by ric Gustafson
MGM released fifty two films in 1939. The studio set the gold standard for Hollywood production companies. The studio prided itself on movies of the highest quality. Of all the movies that year only one has achieved special status. That film is the Wizard of Oz.
The Wizard of Oz represented studio and system collaboration at it's highest form. Screenplay, direction, actor's performances, cinematography, art direction, sets, costumes, makeup, special effects, the music and dancing all meshed perfectly together.
The film was 35mm film stock spooled on reels and later onto 16mm. So why has this simple film captivated us and thrilled us for so many decades and generations. Many reasons abound.
One reason could be that this simple film has come and transported us the viewers to a fabulous place. A place that suits our wishes and needs. Some suggest that this film is art that the music, dialogue and we want to know what happens next. Some believe that the film celebrates Christian values such as kindness, mercy and helping others. Some people believe that emotions play a big role in the popularity of the film. Emotions such as love, longing, friendship and responsibility.
The film drew large audiences when it was released but lost money for MGM in the beginning. Things changed over the decades as more people discovered the film and color TV's were introduced.
The Wizard of Oz has become a film institution.
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MGM released fifty two films in 1939. The studio set the gold standard for Hollywood production companies. The studio prided itself on movies of the highest quality. Of all the movies that year only one has achieved special status. That film is the Wizard of Oz.
The Wizard of Oz represented studio and system collaboration at it's highest form. Screenplay, direction, actor's performances, cinematography, art direction, sets, costumes, makeup, special effects, the music and dancing all meshed perfectly together.
The film was 35mm film stock spooled on reels and later onto 16mm. So why has this simple film captivated us and thrilled us for so many decades and generations. Many reasons abound.
One reason could be that this simple film has come and transported us the viewers to a fabulous place. A place that suits our wishes and needs. Some suggest that this film is art that the music, dialogue and we want to know what happens next. Some believe that the film celebrates Christian values such as kindness, mercy and helping others. Some people believe that emotions play a big role in the popularity of the film. Emotions such as love, longing, friendship and responsibility.
The film drew large audiences when it was released but lost money for MGM in the beginning. Things changed over the decades as more people discovered the film and color TV's were introduced.
The Wizard of Oz has become a film institution.
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Thursday, December 25, 2014
Bus 203 page 5
Bus 203 page 5 by ric Gustafson
A member of the Jewish Brigade asked Simon Wiesenthal if he had heard of an Adolf Eichmann. Wiesenthal looked through his files but could not find much. He only had a last name and that he was a lieutenant colonel.
Wiesenthal in June of 1945 welcome American soldiers as they liberated Mauthausen. He collapsed because he weighed only ninety seven pounds. The camps had killed most of his family including his mother. After gaining back his health, he asked the American led War Crimes Unit if he could help them track down some of those responsible for the war crimes. They said yes and he gathered ninety one names and the description of their crimes.
Because of information Wiesenthal gathered together about Eichmann, OSS agents found Eichmann's father. He admitted his son was Adolf Eichmann but that he knew nothing of his wartime actions. He admitted that his son had three boys and that his wife was Vera Liebl. The agents demanded a picture of their son but the father could not come up with one. His son did not like being photographed.
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A member of the Jewish Brigade asked Simon Wiesenthal if he had heard of an Adolf Eichmann. Wiesenthal looked through his files but could not find much. He only had a last name and that he was a lieutenant colonel.
Wiesenthal in June of 1945 welcome American soldiers as they liberated Mauthausen. He collapsed because he weighed only ninety seven pounds. The camps had killed most of his family including his mother. After gaining back his health, he asked the American led War Crimes Unit if he could help them track down some of those responsible for the war crimes. They said yes and he gathered ninety one names and the description of their crimes.
Because of information Wiesenthal gathered together about Eichmann, OSS agents found Eichmann's father. He admitted his son was Adolf Eichmann but that he knew nothing of his wartime actions. He admitted that his son had three boys and that his wife was Vera Liebl. The agents demanded a picture of their son but the father could not come up with one. His son did not like being photographed.
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what's behind door number 2 page 3
what's behind door number 2 page 3 by ric Gustafson
Reginald leaned into the microphone. " And now the game show where you have to make a choice". His voice hesitated. " What's behind door number 2?".
Total silence.
" And now your host Russell Oldeborg".
" Thank you Reg" Russell replied as he stepped out from behind a heavy purple curtain. " And welcome to a very unique game show". He pointed around the empty studio. " This is a game show with no audience". He looked seriously into the camera. " But the implications of this show are very important for all of eternity". He smiled. " Let's meet our first contestant".
" She is a bank teller from Forest Park Maine". His voice hesitated. " Please welcome Sara Lockhart".
A young woman walked out from behind the curtain and quietly walked down the studio steps.
Russell pointed to a chair near him. " Welcome Sara".
She nervously sat down. " Thank you Russell".
" Sara, please tell us a little bit about yourself".
" I'm a senior at Forest Park College and I work part time as a bank teller".
" Are you ready to play the game?".
She nervously began to play with her hair. " Yes, I am".
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Reginald leaned into the microphone. " And now the game show where you have to make a choice". His voice hesitated. " What's behind door number 2?".
Total silence.
" And now your host Russell Oldeborg".
" Thank you Reg" Russell replied as he stepped out from behind a heavy purple curtain. " And welcome to a very unique game show". He pointed around the empty studio. " This is a game show with no audience". He looked seriously into the camera. " But the implications of this show are very important for all of eternity". He smiled. " Let's meet our first contestant".
" She is a bank teller from Forest Park Maine". His voice hesitated. " Please welcome Sara Lockhart".
A young woman walked out from behind the curtain and quietly walked down the studio steps.
Russell pointed to a chair near him. " Welcome Sara".
She nervously sat down. " Thank you Russell".
" Sara, please tell us a little bit about yourself".
" I'm a senior at Forest Park College and I work part time as a bank teller".
" Are you ready to play the game?".
She nervously began to play with her hair. " Yes, I am".
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
what's behind door number 2 page 2
what's behind door number 2 page 2 by ric Gustafson
Rita put touchup on Russell's face. " Mr Oldeborg, can you tell me again how you got the idea for the show?".
" Sure". He smiled at the young makeup girl. " I came to LA as a young Christian actor and an idea for a Christian game show began to evolve in my mind".
Just then, Reginald walked in and sat down next to Russell. " Hello everyone".
Russell smiled at his announcer. " I started going to Oak Village Lutheran Church and there became friends with a Hollywood game show producer".
Reginald grinned. " And the rest is history".
Russell smiled. " And the rest is history".
Just then, the door opened to reveal Robert the Producer. " Have a great show".
" Thanks Robert". Russell closed his eyes and prayed to God for a good show. He stood up and walked toward the door. " Ready Reg".
On a nearby wall, a sign flashed ' Showtime'.
" Let's do it". Both men smiled and walked through the studio door.
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Rita put touchup on Russell's face. " Mr Oldeborg, can you tell me again how you got the idea for the show?".
" Sure". He smiled at the young makeup girl. " I came to LA as a young Christian actor and an idea for a Christian game show began to evolve in my mind".
Just then, Reginald walked in and sat down next to Russell. " Hello everyone".
Russell smiled at his announcer. " I started going to Oak Village Lutheran Church and there became friends with a Hollywood game show producer".
Reginald grinned. " And the rest is history".
Russell smiled. " And the rest is history".
Just then, the door opened to reveal Robert the Producer. " Have a great show".
" Thanks Robert". Russell closed his eyes and prayed to God for a good show. He stood up and walked toward the door. " Ready Reg".
On a nearby wall, a sign flashed ' Showtime'.
" Let's do it". Both men smiled and walked through the studio door.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
what's behind door number 2 page 1
what's behind door number 2 page 1 by ric Gustafson
Russell Oldeborg walked quietly into the conference room.
Several studio executives were sitting around a large wooden table.
" Come on in Russell" Robert Bridge replied. He pointed toward an empty seat. " Please have a seat".
" Robert, why did you ask for me?".
He handed Russell a piece of paper. " Russell, the studio is concerned about your drop in the ratings".
" Robert, our show is number 1 in it's time slot".
" But not in the most important category".
" Robert, which category is that?".
" The 20 to 30 category".
Russell stared at his boss. " What are you saying Robert?".
" Russell, your show needs to grab more of that age group or we will have to make changes".
" What do you mean changes?".
" Russell, the ratings need to improve greatly". He hesitated. " Otherwise, we will be forced to make major changes".
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Russell Oldeborg walked quietly into the conference room.
Several studio executives were sitting around a large wooden table.
" Come on in Russell" Robert Bridge replied. He pointed toward an empty seat. " Please have a seat".
" Robert, why did you ask for me?".
He handed Russell a piece of paper. " Russell, the studio is concerned about your drop in the ratings".
" Robert, our show is number 1 in it's time slot".
" But not in the most important category".
" Robert, which category is that?".
" The 20 to 30 category".
Russell stared at his boss. " What are you saying Robert?".
" Russell, your show needs to grab more of that age group or we will have to make changes".
" What do you mean changes?".
" Russell, the ratings need to improve greatly". He hesitated. " Otherwise, we will be forced to make major changes".
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Bus 203 page 4
Bus 203 page 4 by ric Gustafson
Adolf Eichmann wanted to get back to Bavaria. He tried to cross the border but was stopped by American soldiers. They noticed the black tattoo under Eichmann's left arm. They knew that he was part of the SS. He was taken to a well guarded detention camp. When he was interrogated, he said that his name was Otto Eckmann and that he was a second lieutenant in the 22nd Waffen SS Cavalry Division. In late June 1945, Eichmann was moved to a camp fifty miles east of Nuremberg.
So far, being in the background as far as his work and never being photographed was paying off.
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Adolf Eichmann wanted to get back to Bavaria. He tried to cross the border but was stopped by American soldiers. They noticed the black tattoo under Eichmann's left arm. They knew that he was part of the SS. He was taken to a well guarded detention camp. When he was interrogated, he said that his name was Otto Eckmann and that he was a second lieutenant in the 22nd Waffen SS Cavalry Division. In late June 1945, Eichmann was moved to a camp fifty miles east of Nuremberg.
So far, being in the background as far as his work and never being photographed was paying off.
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Sunday, December 21, 2014
my next door neighbor Skip page 9
my next door neighbor Skip page 9 by ric Gustafson
Archie opened his eyes to see that he was in a hospital bed. He wondered how long he had been there. He tried to lift his head but could not because it throbbed. He noticed that his forehead was bandaged. He looked to his left to see his wife and two sons standing next to the bed. " What happened?".
" You were in a car accident". She stroked his hand. " The doctor said you were lucky to just have a slight concussion and scrapes and bruises".
Archie touched his forehead. " My head hurts".
" You hit your head on the steering wheel". Edna smiled at her husband. " You rest a while". She kissed him on the cheek. " The boys and I are going down to the cafeteria to get something to eat".
After the family had left the room, Archie closed his eyes to rest. He opened them when he heard a soft knock on the door.
A middle aged man entered the room. " Sorry to bother you". He stopped at the bed. " I heard about your accident and wanted to see how you were doing".
Archie did not recognize him. " Who are you?".
" I'm John Bosler your next door neighbor".
" My next door neighbor" Archie replied loudly as he gave him a strange look. " Where's Skip?".
" I don't know a Skip" he replied as he scratched his chin. " I'm gone on business a lot and have not had time to properly introduce myself". " We'll I'd better get going" he said as he glanced at his watch. " I will pray that you heal quickly". After he left, Archie began to cry. He realized that Skip
was a guardian angel and had been protecting himself and his family.
He closed his eyes and prayed. " I'm so sorry God". More tears rolled down his face. As he prayed, an answer from God came. As he rested in his bed, peace came into his heart.
The End
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Archie opened his eyes to see that he was in a hospital bed. He wondered how long he had been there. He tried to lift his head but could not because it throbbed. He noticed that his forehead was bandaged. He looked to his left to see his wife and two sons standing next to the bed. " What happened?".
" You were in a car accident". She stroked his hand. " The doctor said you were lucky to just have a slight concussion and scrapes and bruises".
Archie touched his forehead. " My head hurts".
" You hit your head on the steering wheel". Edna smiled at her husband. " You rest a while". She kissed him on the cheek. " The boys and I are going down to the cafeteria to get something to eat".
After the family had left the room, Archie closed his eyes to rest. He opened them when he heard a soft knock on the door.
A middle aged man entered the room. " Sorry to bother you". He stopped at the bed. " I heard about your accident and wanted to see how you were doing".
Archie did not recognize him. " Who are you?".
" I'm John Bosler your next door neighbor".
" My next door neighbor" Archie replied loudly as he gave him a strange look. " Where's Skip?".
" I don't know a Skip" he replied as he scratched his chin. " I'm gone on business a lot and have not had time to properly introduce myself". " We'll I'd better get going" he said as he glanced at his watch. " I will pray that you heal quickly". After he left, Archie began to cry. He realized that Skip
was a guardian angel and had been protecting himself and his family.
He closed his eyes and prayed. " I'm so sorry God". More tears rolled down his face. As he prayed, an answer from God came. As he rested in his bed, peace came into his heart.
The End
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Saturday, December 20, 2014
Bus 203 page 3
Bus 203 page 3 by ric Gustafson
When Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, Gestapo Chief Heinrich Muller assigned Adolf Eichmann to run the Central Office for Jewish Emigration. His first assignment was to resettle 500,000 Poles to make room for ethnic Germans. In late summer 1941, his boss Heydrich told him that Hitler had ordered the physical extermination of the Jewish people. The slaughter of Soviet Jews had already been decided and now Hitler wanted European Jews to have the same fate.
On January 20 1942 in a southwest Berlin suburb called Wannsee, the plan for the destruction of European Jews was finalized. 11 million European Jews were targeted for extermination
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When Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, Gestapo Chief Heinrich Muller assigned Adolf Eichmann to run the Central Office for Jewish Emigration. His first assignment was to resettle 500,000 Poles to make room for ethnic Germans. In late summer 1941, his boss Heydrich told him that Hitler had ordered the physical extermination of the Jewish people. The slaughter of Soviet Jews had already been decided and now Hitler wanted European Jews to have the same fate.
On January 20 1942 in a southwest Berlin suburb called Wannsee, the plan for the destruction of European Jews was finalized. 11 million European Jews were targeted for extermination
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my next door neighbor Skip page 8
my next door neighbor Skip page 8 by ric Gustafson
Archie sat down in his plush brown office chair, turned on some quiet music and closed his eyes to relax. The meeting with a new client was long and he was now very tired. He opened his cell phone and dialed a number. " Hi honey". He yawned. " I'm going to start for home now".
" Be careful" Edna replied. " I hear it's getting pretty icy out there".
Archie put his coat on and walked out to their Caravan. He started it and then began to try and scrape the ice off of it. Because of the icy roads, he decided to take the Interstate home. As he pulled out of the parking lot, he turned on the radio loudly so he could stay awake.
As he turned onto the entrance ramp for the Interstate, he could tell the road was very icy. Even with the minivan going only fifteen miles an hour, he was already starting to fishtail. As he fishtailed, Archie tried to push hard on the steering wheel to try and straighten it out. As the minivan began to spin around on the ice, Archie could see lights on both sides of it.
Archie could see the minivan spinning toward a large guardrail. " God, save me". Seconds before the minivan hit the guardrail, Archie saw a young man wearing a baseball cap standing between the guardrail and the minivan. " Skip".
The Caravan hit the guardrail hard. Archie's glasses flew off his head and he could feel his head hitting the steering wheel. Then all went black.
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Archie sat down in his plush brown office chair, turned on some quiet music and closed his eyes to relax. The meeting with a new client was long and he was now very tired. He opened his cell phone and dialed a number. " Hi honey". He yawned. " I'm going to start for home now".
" Be careful" Edna replied. " I hear it's getting pretty icy out there".
Archie put his coat on and walked out to their Caravan. He started it and then began to try and scrape the ice off of it. Because of the icy roads, he decided to take the Interstate home. As he pulled out of the parking lot, he turned on the radio loudly so he could stay awake.
As he turned onto the entrance ramp for the Interstate, he could tell the road was very icy. Even with the minivan going only fifteen miles an hour, he was already starting to fishtail. As he fishtailed, Archie tried to push hard on the steering wheel to try and straighten it out. As the minivan began to spin around on the ice, Archie could see lights on both sides of it.
Archie could see the minivan spinning toward a large guardrail. " God, save me". Seconds before the minivan hit the guardrail, Archie saw a young man wearing a baseball cap standing between the guardrail and the minivan. " Skip".
The Caravan hit the guardrail hard. Archie's glasses flew off his head and he could feel his head hitting the steering wheel. Then all went black.
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Friday, December 19, 2014
Bus 203 page 2
Bus 203 page 2 by ric Gustafson
Adolf Eichmann walked west toward Salzburg. He did this for several days until he was caught by an American patrol. He told the soldiers that his name was Corporal Adolf Barth. He was a brought to a hastily erected camp where he escaped that very night. He made it to Salzburg where he hid out for a few days.
Eichmann was raised in Linz Austria by a father who was a middle class manager. Linz was also Hitler's hometown. Eichmann joined the Nazi party in 1932 and enlisted in the SD. He joined the Jewish affairs office and began to study Zionism. He traveled to Palestine in 1937 and then became the SD expert on Jewish affairs.
In 1938, Eichmann arrived in Vienna when Germany occupied Austria. He was sent by the SD to deal with the Austrian Jews. He arrested key Jewish leaders and organized the emigration of the Jewish population. For this he was promoted to First Lieutenant. Then he was sent to Czechoslovakia.
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Adolf Eichmann walked west toward Salzburg. He did this for several days until he was caught by an American patrol. He told the soldiers that his name was Corporal Adolf Barth. He was a brought to a hastily erected camp where he escaped that very night. He made it to Salzburg where he hid out for a few days.
Eichmann was raised in Linz Austria by a father who was a middle class manager. Linz was also Hitler's hometown. Eichmann joined the Nazi party in 1932 and enlisted in the SD. He joined the Jewish affairs office and began to study Zionism. He traveled to Palestine in 1937 and then became the SD expert on Jewish affairs.
In 1938, Eichmann arrived in Vienna when Germany occupied Austria. He was sent by the SD to deal with the Austrian Jews. He arrested key Jewish leaders and organized the emigration of the Jewish population. For this he was promoted to First Lieutenant. Then he was sent to Czechoslovakia.
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my next door neighbor Skip page 7
my next door neighbor Skip page 7 by ric Gustafson
Edna got into the Ferris wheel car seat. The ride worker waited to see if anyone else was getting on. When no one else did, he put the protective strap on her. He smiled. " Have a fun ride". He turned the button on. It made a funny noise as it started slowly. As it went around faster, Edna smiled because of the fun she was having.
As she reached the top, the engine again made a funny noise. The green generator made a final noise and then quit. Edna was at the very top of the ride.
The wind began to swing the chair and Edna became very scared. " Archie". She closed her eyes. " Dear Jesus, help me".
Rod and Thomas were walking back from the bumper cars. Rod looked and then pointed toward the Ferris wheel. " The ride's stopped and Mom's at the top". They ran toward the ride. Just then, Thomas pointed toward the front of the ride. " Look there's the man with the Angel cap".
Archie heard the commotion and then ran toward the ride. As he reached the entrance to the ride, he heard the generator come back on. The Ferris wheel began to go around again. When it reached the bottom, the ride worker unstrapped Edna and she ran into her husband's loving arms. " Archie, I was scared". Tears ran down from her scared eyes. " I yelled for you and then prayed to Jesus to save me".
Archie looked at the ride worker. " What happened?".
" After I heard the generator stop, I ran over to it". He hesitated. " Then I saw a young man with an Angel cap on". " With my own eyes, I saw him touch the generator and then it came back on". He grinned at Archie. " I tried to thank him but he had already left".
Archie was dumbfounded with the events that had just happened.
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Edna got into the Ferris wheel car seat. The ride worker waited to see if anyone else was getting on. When no one else did, he put the protective strap on her. He smiled. " Have a fun ride". He turned the button on. It made a funny noise as it started slowly. As it went around faster, Edna smiled because of the fun she was having.
As she reached the top, the engine again made a funny noise. The green generator made a final noise and then quit. Edna was at the very top of the ride.
The wind began to swing the chair and Edna became very scared. " Archie". She closed her eyes. " Dear Jesus, help me".
Rod and Thomas were walking back from the bumper cars. Rod looked and then pointed toward the Ferris wheel. " The ride's stopped and Mom's at the top". They ran toward the ride. Just then, Thomas pointed toward the front of the ride. " Look there's the man with the Angel cap".
Archie heard the commotion and then ran toward the ride. As he reached the entrance to the ride, he heard the generator come back on. The Ferris wheel began to go around again. When it reached the bottom, the ride worker unstrapped Edna and she ran into her husband's loving arms. " Archie, I was scared". Tears ran down from her scared eyes. " I yelled for you and then prayed to Jesus to save me".
Archie looked at the ride worker. " What happened?".
" After I heard the generator stop, I ran over to it". He hesitated. " Then I saw a young man with an Angel cap on". " With my own eyes, I saw him touch the generator and then it came back on". He grinned at Archie. " I tried to thank him but he had already left".
Archie was dumbfounded with the events that had just happened.
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Bus 203 page 1
Bus 203 page 1 by ric Gustafson
It was May 8 1945 and Adolf Eichmann had just come home to tell his wife Vera and his sons goodbye. He had just learned that Grand Admiral Karl Donitz who was acting as German head of state had just agreed to an unconditional surrender. Just across the mountain, he knew that Allied troops would soon be arriving.
Wearing a camouflage uniform and a machine gun, he walked to the lake where his family lived. It was a small chalet that overlooked the water. He did not have much time for goodbyes. During the war, he had spent a lot of time away from his wife and sons. He had met Veronika Liebl when he was a twenty five year old traveling salesman for an oil company. He tried to impress her riding a ruby red motorcycle. They married in 1935 but his work in the SS kept him away for long stretches of time. He did not have gold and foreign currency hidden like some of his SS comrades.
When he reached home, he gave his wife and sons cyanide capsules just in case. He loved his sons very much. Klaus was nine, Horst was five and little Dieter was three.
After a short goodbye, Eichmann walked away as quickly as he had come
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It was May 8 1945 and Adolf Eichmann had just come home to tell his wife Vera and his sons goodbye. He had just learned that Grand Admiral Karl Donitz who was acting as German head of state had just agreed to an unconditional surrender. Just across the mountain, he knew that Allied troops would soon be arriving.
Wearing a camouflage uniform and a machine gun, he walked to the lake where his family lived. It was a small chalet that overlooked the water. He did not have much time for goodbyes. During the war, he had spent a lot of time away from his wife and sons. He had met Veronika Liebl when he was a twenty five year old traveling salesman for an oil company. He tried to impress her riding a ruby red motorcycle. They married in 1935 but his work in the SS kept him away for long stretches of time. He did not have gold and foreign currency hidden like some of his SS comrades.
When he reached home, he gave his wife and sons cyanide capsules just in case. He loved his sons very much. Klaus was nine, Horst was five and little Dieter was three.
After a short goodbye, Eichmann walked away as quickly as he had come
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Oz page 10
Oz page 10 by ric Gustafson
On November 10 1938, the Culver City Hotel became a very busy place. One hundred and twenty four little people descended on the hotel. They were hired to play the Munchkins in the Wizard of Oz. They were from all over the country, small towns and big cities. They were excited to be there partly because many had never seen another small person like themselves before.
The Munchkin actors and actresses were paid $ 50 a week which was a decent wage at that time. In 1997, surviving Munchkins gathered at the Culver City Hotel for a reunion.
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On November 10 1938, the Culver City Hotel became a very busy place. One hundred and twenty four little people descended on the hotel. They were hired to play the Munchkins in the Wizard of Oz. They were from all over the country, small towns and big cities. They were excited to be there partly because many had never seen another small person like themselves before.
The Munchkin actors and actresses were paid $ 50 a week which was a decent wage at that time. In 1997, surviving Munchkins gathered at the Culver City Hotel for a reunion.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014
is there anything in that bag for me?
Is there anything in that bag for me? by ric Gustafson
Roland walked up to the guard who was standing next to Santa. " I was just upstairs talking to your co worker".
" Yes, the guard of Chaos" he said with a smile. " He's been having a busy day".
Roland noticed children on Santa's knee whispering into his ear. " What are those children doing?".
" Telling Santa what they would like for Christmas".
" Christmas, bah humbug". He walked and stopped behind the last child in line. " I'm going to tell Santa what I really feel about Christmas". He watched as the last little girl got on Santa's lap. She whispered into Santa's ear. He smiled, reached into his red bag and handed her a Barbie.
Roland walked up to Santa. It looked like Santa's red bag was empty. He stared at Santa. " Is there anything in that bag for me?".
Santa smiled, reached into his bag and pulled out a small box. He handed him the box. " Merry Christmas Roland".
Santa smiled, got up from his chair, picked up his now empty red bag, and walked away.
On Christmas Eve, Roland opened his small gift from Santa. " Christmas presents, bah humbug".
" Don't be such a Scrooge" Vera replied. " What did Santa give you?".
He opened the box and took out a card. " It's just a card".
" What does it say?".
" It says God loves me".
Later that night, Roland contemplated the gift he had received from Santa.
The End
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Roland walked up to the guard who was standing next to Santa. " I was just upstairs talking to your co worker".
" Yes, the guard of Chaos" he said with a smile. " He's been having a busy day".
Roland noticed children on Santa's knee whispering into his ear. " What are those children doing?".
" Telling Santa what they would like for Christmas".
" Christmas, bah humbug". He walked and stopped behind the last child in line. " I'm going to tell Santa what I really feel about Christmas". He watched as the last little girl got on Santa's lap. She whispered into Santa's ear. He smiled, reached into his red bag and handed her a Barbie.
Roland walked up to Santa. It looked like Santa's red bag was empty. He stared at Santa. " Is there anything in that bag for me?".
Santa smiled, reached into his bag and pulled out a small box. He handed him the box. " Merry Christmas Roland".
Santa smiled, got up from his chair, picked up his now empty red bag, and walked away.
On Christmas Eve, Roland opened his small gift from Santa. " Christmas presents, bah humbug".
" Don't be such a Scrooge" Vera replied. " What did Santa give you?".
He opened the box and took out a card. " It's just a card".
" What does it say?".
" It says God loves me".
Later that night, Roland contemplated the gift he had received from Santa.
The End
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Sunday, December 14, 2014
me and my automobile page 8
me and my automobile page 8 by ric Gustafson
Walter Owen Bentley worked in a railway workshop. In 1912, he sold and repaired French cars. In 1919, he founded his own car works. Bentley's first wife died of influenza in 1919. His second wife Audrey was a society girl who hated factories. Bentley was a workaholic who suffered from occasional depression. Starting in 1925, Bentley's cars got bigger and bigger.
The person who put GM on the map was Billy Durant. After WWI, GM's stock share plummeted. Durant bought up GM stock and borrowed money. In 1921, Durant started his own car company and financed it with GM stock. Durant died in 1947.
By 1923, Ford's Model T sales were declining. In 1927, Ford switched and began producing the Model A. Ford plants had to shut down for a time to switch tools and their assembly line. Ford's son Edsel developed the Lincoln brand. Edsel authorized the creation of the 1936 Lincoln Zephyr.
Walter P Chrysler was born in 1875. He started working as a locomotive engineer. He left GM in 1920 and took $1.5 million in stock options. He took over the Maxwell Motor Company plant in 1921. His first car design was the Chrysler Six in 1924.
The Chrysler Corporation was formed in 1925.
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Walter Owen Bentley worked in a railway workshop. In 1912, he sold and repaired French cars. In 1919, he founded his own car works. Bentley's first wife died of influenza in 1919. His second wife Audrey was a society girl who hated factories. Bentley was a workaholic who suffered from occasional depression. Starting in 1925, Bentley's cars got bigger and bigger.
The person who put GM on the map was Billy Durant. After WWI, GM's stock share plummeted. Durant bought up GM stock and borrowed money. In 1921, Durant started his own car company and financed it with GM stock. Durant died in 1947.
By 1923, Ford's Model T sales were declining. In 1927, Ford switched and began producing the Model A. Ford plants had to shut down for a time to switch tools and their assembly line. Ford's son Edsel developed the Lincoln brand. Edsel authorized the creation of the 1936 Lincoln Zephyr.
Walter P Chrysler was born in 1875. He started working as a locomotive engineer. He left GM in 1920 and took $1.5 million in stock options. He took over the Maxwell Motor Company plant in 1921. His first car design was the Chrysler Six in 1924.
The Chrysler Corporation was formed in 1925.
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Saturday, December 13, 2014
the ghost of Gettysburg page 4
the ghost of Gettysburg page 4 by ric Gustafson
Hello, I am a ghost. I am standing at a natural spring that is at the southern end of Culp's Hill. Spangler's Spring became a spot of heavy fighting. The fighting was fierce among the trees and boulders across from Spangler's Springs and the base of Culp's Hill.
As you start up Culp's Hill, the first stonewall you come to is where the First Maryland stood it's ground against relentless Confederate attacks.
Culp's Hill and Spangler's Spring is hallow ground.
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Hello, I am a ghost. I am standing at a natural spring that is at the southern end of Culp's Hill. Spangler's Spring became a spot of heavy fighting. The fighting was fierce among the trees and boulders across from Spangler's Springs and the base of Culp's Hill.
As you start up Culp's Hill, the first stonewall you come to is where the First Maryland stood it's ground against relentless Confederate attacks.
Culp's Hill and Spangler's Spring is hallow ground.
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me and my automobile page 7
me and my automobile page 7 by ric Gustafson
After WWI, for car makers it was a time of boom and bust. Sir Herbert Austin introduced a small car in Britain. The Austin Seven was a small car that appealed to women. A version called the Ruby was designed for a female market. Austin was no businessman and relied on small profits and a high volume of sales. By 1932, the Austin Seven had become the Model T of Europe. By 1939, it was Britain's best selling auto.
By 1939 in France, Renault and Citroen were becoming major automakers. Renault's cars had live axles and his transmissions were the industry standard. Renault's rival was Citroen. He was warm, generous and enthusiastic about his cars. Citroen's family originated in Holland. In 1919, he started his own car company. That same year, he built Europe's first car assembly line. His first production was called the Type A Tourer. It was the first low priced car to have an electric starter and lighting. In 1934, he built the Avant. This was the first front wheel drive steel production car. It sported a gear change in the dashboard, umbrella handbrake control and front bench seats.
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After WWI, for car makers it was a time of boom and bust. Sir Herbert Austin introduced a small car in Britain. The Austin Seven was a small car that appealed to women. A version called the Ruby was designed for a female market. Austin was no businessman and relied on small profits and a high volume of sales. By 1932, the Austin Seven had become the Model T of Europe. By 1939, it was Britain's best selling auto.
By 1939 in France, Renault and Citroen were becoming major automakers. Renault's cars had live axles and his transmissions were the industry standard. Renault's rival was Citroen. He was warm, generous and enthusiastic about his cars. Citroen's family originated in Holland. In 1919, he started his own car company. That same year, he built Europe's first car assembly line. His first production was called the Type A Tourer. It was the first low priced car to have an electric starter and lighting. In 1934, he built the Avant. This was the first front wheel drive steel production car. It sported a gear change in the dashboard, umbrella handbrake control and front bench seats.
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Chaos and Peace
Chaos and Peace by ric Gustafson
Roland watched as shoppers ran by him. " Christmas shopping". He stared at them. " Bah Humbug". He noticed a mall security guard coming toward him. Then he noticed what was on his badge. " Your badge says that you are the guard of Chaos".
" I am" he replied as shoppers ran by him to get to the next store. " Today has been very chaotic around here".
" Why is that?".
" It's nice out and there is only two weeks before Christmas".
" Christmas" was his reply as he watched children running toward the toy store. " Bah Humbug".
The guard yawned. " I'm tired and my partner is downstairs helping Santa next to the Starbucks".
" The guard of Peace".
" Peace" Roland exclaimed loudly. " There is no peace in this world". He stared down below. " I have a notion to go down there and talk to this guard".
" I need to go" the guard replied as she looked at his watch. " The guard of Peace is just down the escalator next to Starbucks". He smiled. " Where Santa is".
" Santa, humbug".
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Roland watched as shoppers ran by him. " Christmas shopping". He stared at them. " Bah Humbug". He noticed a mall security guard coming toward him. Then he noticed what was on his badge. " Your badge says that you are the guard of Chaos".
" I am" he replied as shoppers ran by him to get to the next store. " Today has been very chaotic around here".
" Why is that?".
" It's nice out and there is only two weeks before Christmas".
" Christmas" was his reply as he watched children running toward the toy store. " Bah Humbug".
The guard yawned. " I'm tired and my partner is downstairs helping Santa next to the Starbucks".
" The guard of Peace".
" Peace" Roland exclaimed loudly. " There is no peace in this world". He stared down below. " I have a notion to go down there and talk to this guard".
" I need to go" the guard replied as she looked at his watch. " The guard of Peace is just down the escalator next to Starbucks". He smiled. " Where Santa is".
" Santa, humbug".
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Friday, December 12, 2014
me and my automobile page 6
me and my automobile page 6 by ric Gustafson
Ransom Eli Olds was a pioneer American car maker. In 1892, Olds was selling gasoline engines to customers in the US and Britain. His first buggy powered by one of his engines was so popular that Samuel L Smith invested in Olds new Motor Company. In 1902, the company produced a 4 hp vehicle with a curved dashboard. Olds began calling his cars Oldsmobiles and became part of Durant's General Motors in 1908. Olds died in 1950 and four years later his company declared bankruptcy.
Across the Atlantic, there were British auto pioneers. Frederick Lanchester's cars were a cut above everyone else. His cars rode smoothly, were well built and were more reliable. They were spacious. Lanchester was no businessman. His first car company went bankrupt in 1905. In 1913, he produced aircraft engines during WWI.
Herbert Austin developed a three wheel 2hp vehicle which was one of the first cars in Britain. Austin built a plant in Birmingham England. He was becoming a household name as far as small cars.
F H Royce and Charles Rolls met on May 4 1904 and became partners. Their first car design was unveiled in December 1904. It was built for lightness, speed and quality. In 1908, their factory was built in Derby. Rolls loved flying and died in a crash in July 1910.
After the Model T, the most famous car in the world before WWI was the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost.
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Ransom Eli Olds was a pioneer American car maker. In 1892, Olds was selling gasoline engines to customers in the US and Britain. His first buggy powered by one of his engines was so popular that Samuel L Smith invested in Olds new Motor Company. In 1902, the company produced a 4 hp vehicle with a curved dashboard. Olds began calling his cars Oldsmobiles and became part of Durant's General Motors in 1908. Olds died in 1950 and four years later his company declared bankruptcy.
Across the Atlantic, there were British auto pioneers. Frederick Lanchester's cars were a cut above everyone else. His cars rode smoothly, were well built and were more reliable. They were spacious. Lanchester was no businessman. His first car company went bankrupt in 1905. In 1913, he produced aircraft engines during WWI.
Herbert Austin developed a three wheel 2hp vehicle which was one of the first cars in Britain. Austin built a plant in Birmingham England. He was becoming a household name as far as small cars.
F H Royce and Charles Rolls met on May 4 1904 and became partners. Their first car design was unveiled in December 1904. It was built for lightness, speed and quality. In 1908, their factory was built in Derby. Rolls loved flying and died in a crash in July 1910.
After the Model T, the most famous car in the world before WWI was the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
the 99 cent devotional
the 99 cent devotional by ric Gustafson
Vera stopped at the rack. " Roland, look at these small devotionals". She showed him one. " And they are only 99 cents".
Roland picked it up. " Devotionals, bah".
" Don't be such a Scrooge" she said as she took several out of the rack. " My bible study group would love these as stocking stuffers".
" Bible study" he said with a sneer. " Bah Humbug".
She walked up to the register and took some money out of her purse. " Don't be such a grump". After the sale, she put the change into her purse. " Roland, I'm going up to JC Penney".
" Shopping, humbug".
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Vera stopped at the rack. " Roland, look at these small devotionals". She showed him one. " And they are only 99 cents".
Roland picked it up. " Devotionals, bah".
" Don't be such a Scrooge" she said as she took several out of the rack. " My bible study group would love these as stocking stuffers".
" Bible study" he said with a sneer. " Bah Humbug".
She walked up to the register and took some money out of her purse. " Don't be such a grump". After the sale, she put the change into her purse. " Roland, I'm going up to JC Penney".
" Shopping, humbug".
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me and my automobile page 5
me and my automobile page 5 by ric Gustafson
In 1911, William Durant and Louis Chevrolet started a factory in Detroit to manufacture a new high priced car. Louis Chevrolet was a huge man with a moustache. He was Swiss by birth and was a son of a watchmaker. In 1900, Chevrolet emigrated to Montreal to work as a mechanic. In 1905, he was hired by Fiat as a race driver. At the same time, he was designing his own engine. In 1911, he and Durant formed the Chevrolet Motor Car Company. Their first success was the Classic 6.
Durant began to buy up GM stock and bought out shareholders. Chevrolet moved back to France in the summer of 1913 and then Durant moved the plant to Flint. When Chevrolet came back, he heard what Durant had done and resigned. In 1915, Chevrolet sold all of his stock shares to Durant. In 1917, Durant folded the business into General Motors and made Chevrolet it's largest division.
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In 1911, William Durant and Louis Chevrolet started a factory in Detroit to manufacture a new high priced car. Louis Chevrolet was a huge man with a moustache. He was Swiss by birth and was a son of a watchmaker. In 1900, Chevrolet emigrated to Montreal to work as a mechanic. In 1905, he was hired by Fiat as a race driver. At the same time, he was designing his own engine. In 1911, he and Durant formed the Chevrolet Motor Car Company. Their first success was the Classic 6.
Durant began to buy up GM stock and bought out shareholders. Chevrolet moved back to France in the summer of 1913 and then Durant moved the plant to Flint. When Chevrolet came back, he heard what Durant had done and resigned. In 1915, Chevrolet sold all of his stock shares to Durant. In 1917, Durant folded the business into General Motors and made Chevrolet it's largest division.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
the ghost of Gettysburg page 3
the ghost of Gettysburg page 3 by ric Gustafson
Hello, I am a ghost. I am standing in an open field near a farm called the Bliss Farm. It was here on this hallow ground that heavy fighting occurred on July 2 1863.
Four Mississippi regiments of General Richard Andersen's division fought Union forces near Little Round Top and the Devil's Den. Union forces had control of the Bliss Farmhouse and Barn until they were pushed back by Posey's Brigade.
General Ambrose Wright's Georgia Brigade had fought to within 100 yards of the crest of Cemetery Ridge which would of changed the outcome of the entire battle. Just as the victory was in sight, General Wright noticed that Posey's brigade was not supporting him on his right but was falling back toward Bliss Farm. The attack failed.
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Hello, I am a ghost. I am standing in an open field near a farm called the Bliss Farm. It was here on this hallow ground that heavy fighting occurred on July 2 1863.
Four Mississippi regiments of General Richard Andersen's division fought Union forces near Little Round Top and the Devil's Den. Union forces had control of the Bliss Farmhouse and Barn until they were pushed back by Posey's Brigade.
General Ambrose Wright's Georgia Brigade had fought to within 100 yards of the crest of Cemetery Ridge which would of changed the outcome of the entire battle. Just as the victory was in sight, General Wright noticed that Posey's brigade was not supporting him on his right but was falling back toward Bliss Farm. The attack failed.
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Christmas Glory: the birth of Jesus
Christmas Glory: the birth of Jesus by ric Gustafson
That night was just an ordinary night. The sky and clouds were ordinary. The sheep and shepherds were ordinary.
She was probably thirteen or fourteen. The angel's visit surprised her. She wondered to herself how could I have a child when I have been with no man. She did not ask for a sign. She inquired how God was going to perform this miracle. The angel told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her. The angel also told her that her relative Elizabeth would also give birth to a son in her old age. The angel told Mary that with God nothing is impossible.
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That night was just an ordinary night. The sky and clouds were ordinary. The sheep and shepherds were ordinary.
She was probably thirteen or fourteen. The angel's visit surprised her. She wondered to herself how could I have a child when I have been with no man. She did not ask for a sign. She inquired how God was going to perform this miracle. The angel told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her. The angel also told her that her relative Elizabeth would also give birth to a son in her old age. The angel told Mary that with God nothing is impossible.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014
the last $ 2.06 of Roland Buras
the last $ 2.06 of Roland Buras by ric Gustafson
" I hate Christmas shopping" Roland Buras said loudly as he pulled into an empty parking stall. " It took twenty minutes to find this parking spot". He stared at his wife. " Bah Humbug".
" Don't be such a Scrooge" Vera Buras replied quietly as she waited for him to turn off the Tahoe. She unbuckled her seat belt. " You promised you would go Christmas shopping with me".
" Bah Humbug". They got out of the Tahoe and began to walk toward the front door of the food court.
She noticed a red kettle near the front door. " Roland, do you have any change on you?".
" Yes, about $ 2.06" he said as they reached the kettle. " Why?".
A young woman smiled as she rang a little bell. " Merry Christmas".
Vera smiled and then stopped at the kettle. " Roland, put your change in".
" What!" he said out loud. " I need that change".
" Roland, don't be a Scrooge" was her reply. " Put it in".
" Bah" he said with a sneer as he reached into a pants pocket and took out some change. He threw the change into the kettle. He opened the front door. " Humbug".
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" I hate Christmas shopping" Roland Buras said loudly as he pulled into an empty parking stall. " It took twenty minutes to find this parking spot". He stared at his wife. " Bah Humbug".
" Don't be such a Scrooge" Vera Buras replied quietly as she waited for him to turn off the Tahoe. She unbuckled her seat belt. " You promised you would go Christmas shopping with me".
" Bah Humbug". They got out of the Tahoe and began to walk toward the front door of the food court.
She noticed a red kettle near the front door. " Roland, do you have any change on you?".
" Yes, about $ 2.06" he said as they reached the kettle. " Why?".
A young woman smiled as she rang a little bell. " Merry Christmas".
Vera smiled and then stopped at the kettle. " Roland, put your change in".
" What!" he said out loud. " I need that change".
" Roland, don't be a Scrooge" was her reply. " Put it in".
" Bah" he said with a sneer as he reached into a pants pocket and took out some change. He threw the change into the kettle. He opened the front door. " Humbug".
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the ghost of Gettysburg page 2
the ghost of Gettysburg page 2 by ric Gustafson
Hello, I am a ghost. Right now I am standing on hallow ground. This is Seminary Ridge and it was the site of fierce fighting on the first day of this battle. It was on this spot that General John Buford's Cavalry Corps First Division held off Confederate forces of Henry Heth.
I can see the Lutheran Theological Seminary as it sits on it's crest. Here in it's cupola General Buford assessed the situation ahead of him and had to make a critical decision. His badly outnumbered cavalry were holding off Confederate forces to the north. His decision to hold the position enabled troops from General Reynolds I Corps to arrive and secure their position.
The actions of General Buford on that first day of battle saved the Union and our history.
research help: ' Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg' by Patrick Burke and Jack Roth
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Hello, I am a ghost. Right now I am standing on hallow ground. This is Seminary Ridge and it was the site of fierce fighting on the first day of this battle. It was on this spot that General John Buford's Cavalry Corps First Division held off Confederate forces of Henry Heth.
I can see the Lutheran Theological Seminary as it sits on it's crest. Here in it's cupola General Buford assessed the situation ahead of him and had to make a critical decision. His badly outnumbered cavalry were holding off Confederate forces to the north. His decision to hold the position enabled troops from General Reynolds I Corps to arrive and secure their position.
The actions of General Buford on that first day of battle saved the Union and our history.
research help: ' Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg' by Patrick Burke and Jack Roth
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Monday, December 8, 2014
the ghost of Gettysburg page 1
the ghost of Gettysburg page 1 by ric Gustafson
Hello, I am a ghost and today is July 1 1863. Soldiers of General Robert E Lee's Army of Northern Virginia were heading toward a small town in Pennsylvania called Gettysburg. Their was a need for shoes for their soldiers who often marched barefoot. When troops of General Henry Heth arrived, they found cavalry of General John Buford already dug in. A battle at Herr's Ridge began and Buford's men held the ground until more Union forces arrived under General John Reynolds.
A Confederate force came down the Chambersburg Pike was repulsed but at great cost to the Union First Corps. The Confederate Second Corps under General Richard Ewell attacked from the north and General Robert Rodes attacking from Oak Hill. General Jubal Early's division attacked the Union's Eleventh Corps and crushed the left flank of the Union line. The Union's First Corps fell back to Seminary Ridge because they were under attack from General Dorsey Pender's division.
The Confederate attack was so heavy the entire Union army retreated through the town to their defensive position on Cemetery Hill. General Ewell did not continue the attack.
On this day, 12,000 Union soldiers were killed or taken prisoner. Killed or taken prisoner for the Confederate forces was 6,500.
research help: ' Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg' by Patrick Burke and Jack Roth
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Hello, I am a ghost and today is July 1 1863. Soldiers of General Robert E Lee's Army of Northern Virginia were heading toward a small town in Pennsylvania called Gettysburg. Their was a need for shoes for their soldiers who often marched barefoot. When troops of General Henry Heth arrived, they found cavalry of General John Buford already dug in. A battle at Herr's Ridge began and Buford's men held the ground until more Union forces arrived under General John Reynolds.
A Confederate force came down the Chambersburg Pike was repulsed but at great cost to the Union First Corps. The Confederate Second Corps under General Richard Ewell attacked from the north and General Robert Rodes attacking from Oak Hill. General Jubal Early's division attacked the Union's Eleventh Corps and crushed the left flank of the Union line. The Union's First Corps fell back to Seminary Ridge because they were under attack from General Dorsey Pender's division.
The Confederate attack was so heavy the entire Union army retreated through the town to their defensive position on Cemetery Hill. General Ewell did not continue the attack.
On this day, 12,000 Union soldiers were killed or taken prisoner. Killed or taken prisoner for the Confederate forces was 6,500.
research help: ' Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg' by Patrick Burke and Jack Roth
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Numbers 6: 24-26
Numbers 6: 24-26 by ric Gustafson
The Lord bless you- Praise the Lord because he gives us blessings known and unknown, more blessings than we could ever thank him for.
The Lord keep you- You can be assured that no matter what happens in life, the Lord is always beside you holding your hand and guiding you through life.
The Lord make his face shine on you- The Lord's face is always smiling on us even though we sin and stumble and fall. He picks us up and never gives up on us.
The Lord be gracious to you- The Lord gives us so much, more than we will ever know and blesses us more than we could ever thank him for.
The Lord lift up his countenance on you- The Lord gives us everything we need now, in the future and we know that he will provide for us.
The Lord gives us peace- Peace of mind, Peace of the soul, Peace for evermore
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
The Lord bless you- Praise the Lord because he gives us blessings known and unknown, more blessings than we could ever thank him for.
The Lord keep you- You can be assured that no matter what happens in life, the Lord is always beside you holding your hand and guiding you through life.
The Lord make his face shine on you- The Lord's face is always smiling on us even though we sin and stumble and fall. He picks us up and never gives up on us.
The Lord be gracious to you- The Lord gives us so much, more than we will ever know and blesses us more than we could ever thank him for.
The Lord lift up his countenance on you- The Lord gives us everything we need now, in the future and we know that he will provide for us.
The Lord gives us peace- Peace of mind, Peace of the soul, Peace for evermore
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Friday, December 5, 2014
Operation Paperclip page 2
Operation Paperclip page 2 by ric Gustafson
On December 9 1944 in the dark pine forest of Coesfeld Germany, a celebration was about to happen. In the forest was a eight hundred year old castle named Varlar. For centuries, the castle had been a monastery for Benedictine monks. On this cold December night, the grounds of the castle were being used for a different purpose.
Army technicians were making final adjustments to portable rocket launch pads. On each stood a missile. The V-2 rocket was the most advanced flying weapon ever created. It was 46 feet long and carried a warhead with 2,000 pounds of explosives in it's nose cone. It could travel a distance of 190 miles at speeds of up to five times the speed of sound. It's earlier version the V-1 flying bomb had been raining down terror on cities across Northern Europe and England especially London. The V-2 was faster and more fearsome. No Allied fighter could shoot it down from the sky because of it's altitude and the speed of it's descent. It was terrifying when it crashed into a population center. The explosion spread up to twenty miles. Hitler had always boasted of these secret weapons.
Cities in Northern Europe and England braced for other so called Nazi secret weapons.
research help: ' Operation Paperclip' by Annie Jacobsen
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On December 9 1944 in the dark pine forest of Coesfeld Germany, a celebration was about to happen. In the forest was a eight hundred year old castle named Varlar. For centuries, the castle had been a monastery for Benedictine monks. On this cold December night, the grounds of the castle were being used for a different purpose.
Army technicians were making final adjustments to portable rocket launch pads. On each stood a missile. The V-2 rocket was the most advanced flying weapon ever created. It was 46 feet long and carried a warhead with 2,000 pounds of explosives in it's nose cone. It could travel a distance of 190 miles at speeds of up to five times the speed of sound. It's earlier version the V-1 flying bomb had been raining down terror on cities across Northern Europe and England especially London. The V-2 was faster and more fearsome. No Allied fighter could shoot it down from the sky because of it's altitude and the speed of it's descent. It was terrifying when it crashed into a population center. The explosion spread up to twenty miles. Hitler had always boasted of these secret weapons.
Cities in Northern Europe and England braced for other so called Nazi secret weapons.
research help: ' Operation Paperclip' by Annie Jacobsen
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Operation Paperclip page 1
Operation Paperclip page 1 by ric Gustafson
It was November 1944 and Strasbourg France was just liberated by the Second French Armored Division. In an apartment in the center of town, particle physicist Samuel Goudsmit was searching through files. The apartment belonged to German virus expert Dr Eugen Haagen. Haagen was a key developer of the Nazi biological weapons program. Haagen had fled the apartment days before and Goudsmit and his colleagues were studying his documents.
Goudsmit and his unit were hunting for Nazi science under the codename Alsos. As they kept studying the files, they hit pay dirt. Haagen had written to a colleague Dr August Hirt that he was conducting medical experiments on prisoners. Haagen was one of Germany's leading men of medicine. Goudsmit began to look for other top names who corresponded with Haagen. Two top names were noticed right away. Dr Kurt Blome who was the deputy surgeon general of the Third Reich and Surgeon General Walter Schreiber. Both of these men were internationally renowned physicians before Hitler came to power.
research help: ' Operation Paperclip' by Annie Jacobsen
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It was November 1944 and Strasbourg France was just liberated by the Second French Armored Division. In an apartment in the center of town, particle physicist Samuel Goudsmit was searching through files. The apartment belonged to German virus expert Dr Eugen Haagen. Haagen was a key developer of the Nazi biological weapons program. Haagen had fled the apartment days before and Goudsmit and his colleagues were studying his documents.
Goudsmit and his unit were hunting for Nazi science under the codename Alsos. As they kept studying the files, they hit pay dirt. Haagen had written to a colleague Dr August Hirt that he was conducting medical experiments on prisoners. Haagen was one of Germany's leading men of medicine. Goudsmit began to look for other top names who corresponded with Haagen. Two top names were noticed right away. Dr Kurt Blome who was the deputy surgeon general of the Third Reich and Surgeon General Walter Schreiber. Both of these men were internationally renowned physicians before Hitler came to power.
research help: ' Operation Paperclip' by Annie Jacobsen
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my next door neighbor Skip page 6
my next door neighbor Skip page 6 by ric Gustafson
Archie and his wife Edna were sitting on a wooden park bench eating ice cream cones. They were watching their two sons enjoying the carnival games. They enjoyed attending the county fair and this year was no different.
Edna noticed the huge Ferris wheel. " Archie, would you like to go on the Ferris wheel with me?".
" No thanks" he replied as he glanced to see where the boys were. " You go ahead".
" Ok, I'll be right back". She gave him a peck on the cheek and started walking toward the ride. She walked up to the ride's entrance.
A small greasy haired man put his hand out. " Five tickets please".
Edna gave him the tickets and patiently waited for the ride to stop. As she waited, she could hear that the green generator supplying the power for the ride was making a strange noise.
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Archie and his wife Edna were sitting on a wooden park bench eating ice cream cones. They were watching their two sons enjoying the carnival games. They enjoyed attending the county fair and this year was no different.
Edna noticed the huge Ferris wheel. " Archie, would you like to go on the Ferris wheel with me?".
" No thanks" he replied as he glanced to see where the boys were. " You go ahead".
" Ok, I'll be right back". She gave him a peck on the cheek and started walking toward the ride. She walked up to the ride's entrance.
A small greasy haired man put his hand out. " Five tickets please".
Edna gave him the tickets and patiently waited for the ride to stop. As she waited, she could hear that the green generator supplying the power for the ride was making a strange noise.
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followers of the star page 1
followers of the star page 1 by ric Gustafson
Reme stopped his horse and lifted a water skin to his mouth. He looked up and noticed the constellation Virgo. He knew then that he was heading in the right direction back to Ctesiphon.
Just then, he noticed something unusual. He noticed a bright light shining in the sky where he had never seen one before. He saw that the bright light was between the Great Bear, Bootes and the Virgin. The strange light was in an area of the sky known as Comah.
Reme breathed faster and his heart pounded. ' Was this a new star' he wondered to himself. Or was this just another planet. He knew he needed to get back home and investigate this new discovery. He patted his horse's neck. " Come on boy, let's go home".
research help: ' Magi' by Daniel Gilbert
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Reme stopped his horse and lifted a water skin to his mouth. He looked up and noticed the constellation Virgo. He knew then that he was heading in the right direction back to Ctesiphon.
Just then, he noticed something unusual. He noticed a bright light shining in the sky where he had never seen one before. He saw that the bright light was between the Great Bear, Bootes and the Virgin. The strange light was in an area of the sky known as Comah.
Reme breathed faster and his heart pounded. ' Was this a new star' he wondered to himself. Or was this just another planet. He knew he needed to get back home and investigate this new discovery. He patted his horse's neck. " Come on boy, let's go home".
research help: ' Magi' by Daniel Gilbert
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
my next door neighbor Skip page 5
my next door neighbor Skip page 5 by ric Gustafson
Rod was a third of the way done mulching the leaves in the back yard. He had not noticed that one of his shoelaces had come undone.
Archie was on one side of the house washing off the house vinyl siding.
The young man heard a noise. He looked down in horror as he noticed that one of his feet was going under the mower blade because of a loose shoelace. " Help Dad" he screamed.
Archie heard his son yell for help. He dropped the garden hose and ran into the back yard. As he opened the gate and ran into the back yard, he heard the mower stop. He noticed Skip, who was wearing work out clothes and his Angel baseball cap, examining his son's foot.
" I was about to go jogging and I heard this young man screaming for help". He was examining the young man's foot. " I think his foot is going to be ok".
" Thank you Skip" he said as he looked at his son's foot. " You have my sincere gratitude".
" Glad I could help". He smiled at Archie. " What are neighbors for".
Archie checked his son's shoelaces to make sure that they were now tied. He looked up to see that his neighbor had already left. " Rod, what happened?".
" Dad, I yelled for you because my shoelace had come undone and I felt my foot going under the blade". He gave his father a scared look. " I was scared and did not know what to do". He stared at his father. " I felt a hand go on the mower and stop it".
" Who's hand went on the mower?".
" Our neighbor with the Angel ballcap". He started the mower to finish mulching the leaves/
Archie went back to hosing off the vinyl siding as he shook his head in bewilderment.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Rod was a third of the way done mulching the leaves in the back yard. He had not noticed that one of his shoelaces had come undone.
Archie was on one side of the house washing off the house vinyl siding.
The young man heard a noise. He looked down in horror as he noticed that one of his feet was going under the mower blade because of a loose shoelace. " Help Dad" he screamed.
Archie heard his son yell for help. He dropped the garden hose and ran into the back yard. As he opened the gate and ran into the back yard, he heard the mower stop. He noticed Skip, who was wearing work out clothes and his Angel baseball cap, examining his son's foot.
" I was about to go jogging and I heard this young man screaming for help". He was examining the young man's foot. " I think his foot is going to be ok".
" Thank you Skip" he said as he looked at his son's foot. " You have my sincere gratitude".
" Glad I could help". He smiled at Archie. " What are neighbors for".
Archie checked his son's shoelaces to make sure that they were now tied. He looked up to see that his neighbor had already left. " Rod, what happened?".
" Dad, I yelled for you because my shoelace had come undone and I felt my foot going under the blade". He gave his father a scared look. " I was scared and did not know what to do". He stared at his father. " I felt a hand go on the mower and stop it".
" Who's hand went on the mower?".
" Our neighbor with the Angel ballcap". He started the mower to finish mulching the leaves/
Archie went back to hosing off the vinyl siding as he shook his head in bewilderment.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
my next door neighbor Skip page 4
my next door neighbor Skip page 4 by ric Gustafson
Archie finished tying up several grass and leaf bags and put them by the curb. He buttoned his fall coat and put on his stocking cap. It was already October and was starting to get cool out. He walked into the garage.
" Hi Dad" Rod Louk said as he walked out wearing a heavy sweatshirt and listening to a portable CD player. " Mom said you wanted me to mulch the rest of the leaves".
" Yes, it won't take long".
" That's good" he replied as he turned down the volume on his player. " I promised Mike I'd go bowling with him later this afternoon".
" I promise it won't take long". He handed his son a pair of brown work gloves. " It's all gassed up and ready to go".
All it took was three pulls for the tall lanky boy to start the mower. Since he was just mulching the leaves, the front lawn did not take long". He did not want his nice tennis shoes to get too green in the back yard, so he went back into the house to put on his other tennis shoes.
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Archie finished tying up several grass and leaf bags and put them by the curb. He buttoned his fall coat and put on his stocking cap. It was already October and was starting to get cool out. He walked into the garage.
" Hi Dad" Rod Louk said as he walked out wearing a heavy sweatshirt and listening to a portable CD player. " Mom said you wanted me to mulch the rest of the leaves".
" Yes, it won't take long".
" That's good" he replied as he turned down the volume on his player. " I promised Mike I'd go bowling with him later this afternoon".
" I promise it won't take long". He handed his son a pair of brown work gloves. " It's all gassed up and ready to go".
All it took was three pulls for the tall lanky boy to start the mower. Since he was just mulching the leaves, the front lawn did not take long". He did not want his nice tennis shoes to get too green in the back yard, so he went back into the house to put on his other tennis shoes.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Monday, December 1, 2014
my next door neighbor Skip page 3
my next door neighbor Skip page 3 by ric Gustafson
" I'm Archie Louk" he said as he shook the young man's hand. " That was my son Thomas you saved.
The young man tipped his ball cap. " I'm your next door neighbor". He smiled. " Everyone calls me Skip".
" Thank you again for what you did for my son". He shook his hand. " I won't forget it". He walked over and took out the mail from the mailbox. He glanced over to see that his neighbor had left already. He walked into the large kitchen, took a plate out of the cabinet and put some Oreo cookies on it. He put it down on the island and then poured two glasses of milk. He set those on the island along with two napkins. He opened the basement door. " Thomas, Oreo's and milk are ready".
" Alright!" his son exclaimed as he ran up the stairs and then sat down at the island.
" Thomas, what happened out there?".
" It was scary and neat at the same time". He grinned as he bit into an Oreo. " I was scared when the van started coming toward me". He took a sip of his milk. " It was scary and I screamed for you".
" I know" Archie replied as he hugged his son. " I ran out there as fast as I could". He bit into an Oreo. " Then what happened?".
" As I was screaming for you, a hand touched the van and it stopped right away".
" Who put his hand on the van to stop it?".
" The man with the Angel baseball cap". He finished his milk and wiped off his mouth with a napkin. " I'm all done, can I be excused?".
" Sure".
His son walked back down to the basement.
Archie sat at the island shaking his head in amazement.
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" I'm Archie Louk" he said as he shook the young man's hand. " That was my son Thomas you saved.
The young man tipped his ball cap. " I'm your next door neighbor". He smiled. " Everyone calls me Skip".
" Thank you again for what you did for my son". He shook his hand. " I won't forget it". He walked over and took out the mail from the mailbox. He glanced over to see that his neighbor had left already. He walked into the large kitchen, took a plate out of the cabinet and put some Oreo cookies on it. He put it down on the island and then poured two glasses of milk. He set those on the island along with two napkins. He opened the basement door. " Thomas, Oreo's and milk are ready".
" Alright!" his son exclaimed as he ran up the stairs and then sat down at the island.
" Thomas, what happened out there?".
" It was scary and neat at the same time". He grinned as he bit into an Oreo. " I was scared when the van started coming toward me". He took a sip of his milk. " It was scary and I screamed for you".
" I know" Archie replied as he hugged his son. " I ran out there as fast as I could". He bit into an Oreo. " Then what happened?".
" As I was screaming for you, a hand touched the van and it stopped right away".
" Who put his hand on the van to stop it?".
" The man with the Angel baseball cap". He finished his milk and wiped off his mouth with a napkin. " I'm all done, can I be excused?".
" Sure".
His son walked back down to the basement.
Archie sat at the island shaking his head in amazement.
research help: original story
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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