A Tribute to “Pooch”
“Pooch” Polkinghorn was a good guy.
I talk to a lot of people and as a result I got to know Pooch.
It really is a small world because in talking to him I found out that my next door neighbor, for a big part of my life growing up, was Pooch’s uncle Jimmy.
Pooch’s uncle Jimmy was also a longshoreman at Local 500.
My folks lived in the same house for about 50 years and for about 35 of those years Dolly and Jimmy were our neighbors.
Dolly became one my Mom’s best friends.
She used to make me grilled cheese sandwiches when I was a little kid.
I know many of Pooch’s relatives because whenever they came over to visit Dolly and Jimmy they invited me over for dinner too.
Talking more to Pooch I found out about a few other links between his world and mine.
It turns out that he used to play sports and once played for a team called the “Bum Biters.”
I know a lot of good people connected to that group.
It really is a small world.
Rest in peace.
My Dear Mother
My dear, sweet beloved Mother passed away this week.
I can’t even begin to imagine a life without her.
She passed away 1 year and 5 days after my Father.
They were married for 63 years.
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My Dear Dad
My beloved father passed away today.
He was a month away from his 97th birthday.
He will be deeply missed.
The Twelve Year Old Girl that Silenced the World …and her Dad
About 20 years ago a little girl from Vancouver BC was given the opportunity of a life time.
She was given a chance to speak to the world.
I happen to believe that her speech will go down as one of the most significant speeches ever given.
The 12 year old girl that silenced…the world for 6 minutes!
Here’s the link:
About 20 years later her dad gave a speech at Occupy Vancouver.
Some photos from the event:
Here’s a link to her dad’s speech:
