Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

Bob, it is good to hear from you, to know that you're safe and well and ebiking.          
It is absolutely amazing to hear that the weather in Laguna Woods has been beautiful with no smoke and temps in the 70s - during this time of apocalyptic wind-driven wildfires so close to you.
I'm with you and your neighbors, fingers and toes crossed, that the Santa Ana winds calm down. Take care and please keep us posted.  
Janis

Jack Edmund Bookwalter

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   Hopeful is the only way to live.

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     It is a somber time in America.  
     

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           "WE  HAVE 
           ART  SO        
           THAT  WE     
           SHALL 
           NOT  DIE     
           OF  REALITY."            
          -Nietzsche

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

Have seen no groundhogs in Florida today, but last night, after midnight, I saw a monkey slinking around the pool area (scavenging for food?).

Alan A. Alop

Steven Hirschtick has died. Residing in Thailand for the last 30 years with his wife Orawon and two adopted children, Steven passed away suddenly yesterday. Steven was a lawyer and law professor and a philanthropist--helping to inprove schools and living conditions in the North of Thailand.  Many times he told me that he wanted his tombststone to be inscribed "The World's Greatest Ballroom Dancer."

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

Steve generously shared his time and insight and photos on our Message Forum. For years I have missed his posts where he shared so much of himself and now am struck with sadness for his wife Orawon, children, and friends. It makes me happy to remember he lived to celebrate the Cubs' World Series Championship. His life was a blessing.

Marvin Irving Blusteln

Steve and I were not friends in high school days, not sure why.  But the last few years we had emailed each other a number of times.  He certainly was never at a loss for words.  His emails were near novellas.

His memory is a blessing.  Rest in peace Steve.

Richard Lawrence Bolgionl

What a shock, It's sad that Steve felt he had to quit posting on the Forum.  Apart from the fact we lost some contriversal conversations, we lost track of him. His passing was a shock, to me anyway, perhaps we would have had some indication thet he was not well had he continued.  

RIP Steve.

Donn Pearlman

Sorry to learn about the passing of Steve Hirschtick.

Paul Richard Hain

I am saddened to learn of Steve's death. We enjoyed sharing ideas, advice and debate.  He remains a stand-out alumni of Class of 1964.  I remember going to SuperDogs near Whelan Pool to eat.  He tried to get me to ask for ketchup when I ordered.  He would have enjoyed the razzing and ridicule I would have received from the staff.  Didn't happen.  I knew for years you NEVER put ketchup on a Chicago Dog.  Steve was a fun guy, but also very serious.  He will be missed.  R. I. P.

Rosalle Stemer

Very sorry to hear about Steve's passing.

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

 Check the User Forums for Alan Alop's poem.

Richard Lawrence Bolgionl

Perfect!!

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

          Elbows up.

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   Suni and Butch splashed down.

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    Rumble in the Jungle,
    George was introduced
    to rope-a-dope.

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     Question of the day:          
           Who is JG?

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   peanuts and Cracker Jack

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  Back to User Forums for more Alop.

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    NOT bananas           
      NOR coffee beans

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 2025: Kids are decorating marshmallows.

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

   The world mourns Pope Francis;          
   he died this morning on Easter Monday.        
   Franciscus loved people.        
   May his memory be a blessing.

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

   One last gift from Pope Francis.