The World Series Month

I have found a lot of writings by Charlie from various times during his life.  I like this poem he wrote for school April 24, 1958, age 11:

In October I watch the World Series,
It is a lot of fun.
I like to yell for my favorite team,
When they hit a good home run.

I like to see the other pitcher
Throw four balls for a walk,
And if it's for my favorite team,
I like to see him balk.

I like to see the pitcher throw,
And hear the bat go "wham."
And when I see the catcher look,
I know it's a big grand slam.

If my father keeps his promise,
When October rolls around,
We'll board a big airliner,
And be World Series bound.

Chuck, Charlie's dad, did keep that promise, he took Charlie to the series that year.

Yesterday's funeral for Gloria was nice.  We all agreed she would have enjoyed it.  Judy brought delicious brownies.  Many fine speeches were given.

Gloria Johnson's service will be day after tomorrow, Thursday Nov. 7 at the Unitarian Church.  It occurs to me how many people we have said goodbye to there:  John Kohler, Nick Johnson, Brad Truax, Doug Scott, Albert Bell, David of the church, Charlie, and now Gloria.

It was very hard to sign back on to blogspot.  I have another account and it kept routing me to & through that account, which has no blogs.  It got exasperating.  It used to be easy.