Written on March 15, 2006 Following is a fictitious recording on March 15, 2006 of three old-time Lewis basketball players reflecting on their time with the greatest coach of all-time, Gordie Gillespie. They are Bob Thayer, John Valaitis, and Tom Kennedy. “Three boys of Spring and Summer, Sat on a park bench on an early, … Continue reading Three Jocks Past Prime Time
Category: Poetry
Braidwood Town Proud
9/11/18 Braidwood natives, especially those of a certain vintage, should be able to grasp most of the references in the poem. Others might be unaware of the city’s historical significance. Coal mining began in earnest after the accidental discovery of coal in 1864. Shaft mining evolved to “strip” mining in 1927, but both methods resulted … Continue reading Braidwood Town Proud
Braidwood Beginnings 