“It is not the length of life, but the depth of life. He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.” Ralph Waldo Emerson The Lifetime of a Mayfly: 1-2 Days One of the joys of teaching is the fact that the teacher participates in the learning. During my first … Continue reading My Life in a Week →

"Thanks to Jimmy Nahas who documented Braidwood nicknames and their true owners." This list was originated by Jimmy Nahas and passed on to my brother. I am sure there are errors. "Ben" Jim Cratofield"Bender"Edward Voboril"Bluey"Felicia Ghilain"Bodie"Frank Colussia"Chippy" Andrew Danzero"Clue"Clarence Jones"Crabby"Edward Francis"Cricket"James Linskey"Curly"John McQue"Dingbat"Teddy Jellen"Doc"John Howat"Doolejak"Bill Kilpatrick"Duke"John Jirina"Dutch"Dominic Viglia"Farmer"Alex Stewart"Fat"Alex Patterson"Fox"Danny Dillon"Greasy"Jack Kern"Hike"Lorne Touvelle"History"John Danzero"Jolry"Joseph Bell"Judy"Joseph Rodgers"Junk"John Cinotto"Kud"Charlie … Continue reading Secret Code of Braidwood Nicknames (1940-1960) →