I am father of four, grandfather of eighteen, and great-grandfather of eight.
I like to play chess, checkers and other games of logic. I have written logic problems and sold them to Dell Publishing Company.
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In 2003 I got two black eyes and placed fourth. There is a bit of sad humour attached to this. I received a FILA Wrestling Certificate stating that I placed fourth in the world. With two black eyes, I stared at it; they spelled my name wrong!
Wrestling is a fabulous sport. I started when I was 10 and at 78 I still do it twice a week. I don't compete any more, my last completions were in 2003 and 2004, World Veterans.
'I said, 'Well, I like to think I am, but I'm not.' ' Honesty is (honestly) 'the best policy', BUT......not always. : ) In high school I think I shocked my coach by getting 2nd place at a tournament of area high schools.
YOU were a wrestler, Bri? This surprises me. You are multi-talented.
'...and even some who came from as far away as, believe it or not, New York State! ' WOW, NYS, The Empire State, MY place of birth, and Rochester NY was where I spent most of my working years.
Your autobiography is fascinating so far. When are you going to finish it?
Dear Belle, I have been adding a few paragraphs lately, and the changes I made just yesterday are already showing up.