Reading memories and the enduring power of books
A memoir reflection traces a lifelong journey through war history, classic novels, and personal passions. The author recalls learning about the Seven Years War via guerrilla tactics, cherishes old volumes from Monte Cristo to Poe, Lovecraft, Rand, and Bach, and notes how literature shaped identity and creativity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandre Dumas
Monte Cristo
France
Dantes
Mercedes
Dumas
Parachute Kittens Christmas Slopes and Santa Save
A playful tale follows three kittens who crash their sleds on a snowy hill after Christmas. With wind and blowing snow, they seek shelter in a boot and are rescued by Santa in a parachute sleigh, landing safely at home as their parents watch. Santa hints the kittens will fly again next year.
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Santa
Story of Jonathan Livingston Seagull Leaves Impression
Tonee Harbert recalls the impact of Richard Bach's Jonathan Livingston Seagull as featured in the Books section on page C4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Livingston
Richard Bach
Russell Munson
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Tonee Harbert
Livingston
Community event notes and club listings in Roswell
CAP seeks youth ages 12 to 18 and adults 18 plus to join the Civil Air Patrol with meetings Tuesdays at 6 pm in Luna Hall at New Mexico Military Institute Inquiries go to joseph bellicini nmcap us. Also listed are support groups AA Al Anon Roswell Community Band Altrusa Sertoma Roswell Pecos Valley Quilters Optimist Kiwanis and other civic meetings with times and venues across Roswell NM and surrounding venues.
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Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute
Sandra
Altrusa International of
Trinity United Methodist Church
S. Union Ave
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Europe
North America
George Washington
Coach Brown
U.S
Alexander Dumas
Donald Burleson
Edgar Allan Poe
Modern Library
Avon Books
H.P. Lovecraft
Rhode Island
Lovecraft
Mollie
Ayn Rand
Lao Tzu
By Bill Moffitt
Aeven
Cotton
Daisy
Daddy
Adolph
Dancer
Mom
Dad
Santa Claus
Midnight
Robert Frank
R.J. Smith
Switzerland
America
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
W. Country Club Road
Clyde Williamson
Chuck Ivy
LCSW
Ivy
Alcoholics Anonymous
Dry Harbor Club
Aa.org
Am-Aa.org
Al-Anon
First Methodist Church
Pennsylvania Ave
Fellowship Hall
Altrusa
Roswell Sertoma Club
Roswell Elks Lodge
Montana Ave
Roswellsertoma.org
Salvation Army
Crocheters and Knitters
Donna Daniel
Oasis
Gmail
VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Grace Community Church
Jason Burke
Pecos Valley
Quilters Meeting
Pecosvalleyquilters.org
Optimist Club
Sunrise Optimist Club
Lovelace Regional Hospital
19Th St
Roger K. Burnett
Kiwanis
Kiwanis of
Chaves Soil & Water Conservation District
Zoom
Soilcons
Dfn
Roswellgrace
Grace
First Presbyterian Church
Vision
Rdrnews.com
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