MY HOMETOWN: “The other day at work I was conversing with a
coworker. I stated that I was from northwestern Pennsylvania near
the New York border. She states, ‘Then you must know about that
suspension bridge. You know, the one near the town where Zippo
lighters are made.’
“I smiled broadly and stated, ‘Why, yes, I do. That’s Bradford.
My hometown.’ I went on to tell her that my aunt works for Zippo
and my mother retired from Case Cutlery.”
Today’s note is from Kristie Bentley of Grayslake, Ill.
She continues, “I have to say that it is a treat to have met up
with someone on my far-flung travels that actually has been to my
hometown. Usually people don’t have a clue where it is except for a
vague ‘east of Erie’ reference. And my coworker liked is so much
she visited twice.”
AND THIS: “It is always a treat to spend a few days enjoying
friendship, fresh air and the beautiful hills of Bradford. That is
exactly what seven former classmates from Bradford High School’s
class of 1960 experienced recently while staying at the lovely
Mountain Laurel Inn on Jackson Avenue. You may have driven by and
heard the conversation and laughter as they sat on the front porch
renewing Bradford memories past and present.”
V-Anne Danielson dropped off this note from her sister, Betsy
Grebb of Hartfield, Va.
It goes on: “This is a yearly adventure for these former
Bradford High School girlfriends who have met every year for the
past 11 years to renew friendship and recall memories. They have
traveled to Florida, Alabama, Colorado, Virginia, North Carolina,
New York, Illinois and, of course, Pennsylvania.
“This year’s reunion was thoroughly enjoyed by Molly Monjar
Loughlin, Sandy Carlson Corbett, Pat Medden Horton, Betsy Benning
Grebb, Sandy Hoover Anderson, Sherry Clark Cook and hometown
favorite Betty Gustafson Phillips. All of them look forward to 2010
and their Bradford High School 50th class reunion. Can this be
possible?
“These longtime friends know how important friendship is, and
they understand the familiar phrase – there’s no place like
home.”
TODAY’S QUOTE: “What is desecration of the flag if not the
expression of a disagreeable idea. And what is more disagreeable in
this robust and wonderful democracy of ours than prohibiting
expression of any idea?” said Douglas Clifton, former editor,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
