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1 + 1 = 2 Circa 1972

December 18, 2021 – 10:47 am

The simple addition of 1 + 1 is the first math learned by children. Addition is followed by subtraction, division, and multiplication. The nuns at Our Lady of the Foothills believed in the power of rote education and each student was expected to memorize the math tables from 1 to 12. Fingers and toes aided […]

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Frannie Fitzpatrick – A Man of Honor and Lov

August 12, 2020 – 9:51 pm

My good friend Fran Fitzpatrick has set off on a distant journey with the stars. Frannie was my family’s auto repair specialist. He knocked out dents and worst on our VW Beetles. I attended Boston College from 1970 to 1974. His brother Robert taught THE MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST and at a family gathering […]

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Honor To Doctor Nick

December 14, 2013 – 9:52 pm

My longtime friend Doctor Neil Nepola was honored for his service to Staten Island. We met in European History 101 back in 1970. He married a beautiful wife, raised a loving family, and remains one of my dearest friend. Back in 1973 Neil and I were standing on University Avenue in Berkely. A Ford Pinto […]

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