Wednesday, May 28, 2008

[1779 - Thomas Moore, poet, lyricist, born in Dublin, Ireland]

 
 
[1888 - Jim Thorpe, athlete, born near Prague in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma]

 
[1908 - Ian Fleming, author, born in London]

[1937 - San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge opens to vehicles]

[1957 - National League owners vote to allow Brooklyn Dodgers move to Southern California]

[1982 - The Orient Express, classic train, reborn]

The Grandson

In him is my son.
He is not there in person.
Only reflection

William's Whimsical Words:

Are we not so connected that boundary between father and son may be blurred when seen from some little distance?

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