The New Puppy – Valerie Halla

Did you ever feel down, depressed and lonely? Did you think: what’s the use? Why do I get up and go through the same old routines each day? Do I need stronger vitamins or meds? Or maybe everything in your life is copacetic and mellow. Either way or even in between those two stages or conditions of your life, what can make it better and more meaningful is a puppy. Trust me. It’s simple. It works.

Sure there will be challenges, with wet floors in various stages of yellow and gifts left in random places that smell like poo, and which actually are poo. But it will keep you busy with caring for another living creature, one who eventually will give you slobbery kisses and will look longingly into your eyes not caring if you are depressed or angry or just lost your job. Unconditional puppy love is the best. Puppies don’t talk back and don’t put you down. They want you, need you, depend on you and pay you back with their love.

I’m recommending a puppy for all ailments.

I’m recommending a puppy if your lover deserts you.

I’m recommending a puppy if your car breaks down.

If you cannot afford a puppy, borrow one, foster one, go to a shelter and visit one.

I had to put down my wonderful Ninny a week ago. It was extremely difficult. But I had adopted a mutt puppy three weeks before. It’s saved me even though I still cry and miss my 14 year old dog, my best friend. It has softened the blow. It’s a saving gift.

I hope this helps you. It has helped me greatly.

Simple solutions are often the best ones.

Jim Anderson, ’63

Jeff Sanderson was recognized on his April 20th, 83rd birthday in 1999 with a reprint in the Coyote of the picture of one of his teams. I think it is fitting that we honor him again on what would be his 106th birthday with a 3rd printing. These are but a few of the “Boys of Summer” that he coached in baseball and in life.

Karen Kinsley Tedrow ’63

I remember a first day for a new English teacher. Some of the students thought it would be fun to put “FIZZIES” (Google it) in our mouths and then foam in a variety of colors would pour forth as she started the class.

She did not find it amusing! Brother Mike says we all remember things differently so I’m wondering if anyone else has the same memory?

Jim Anderson ’63

This may well be the final MHS, JCHS Memory from this location. I sustained a concussion in a traffic accident three weeks ago and have been advised to reduce my mental and physical activities and let my brain lie fallow for a period of time to speed healing.

*Note from Mary*

Thank you Jim. You have done an outstanding job of collecting memories from graduates. I have really enjoyed reading them, especially those you contributed.

I know we all wish you the best for a speedy recovery. Take good care of yourself.

See you all this Summer for the All School Reunion!