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All Day Music [third daily dose of Memorial Day Adventure]

Posted on November 25, 2014 by AndyDawkins
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Only that parking spot happened to be quite aways to the entrance and several times people shouted “Hey, the band’s finally here!”   For me I was just glad not to be driving and knowing that the rest of the day … Continue reading →

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Me & Russell & Billy’s Memorial Day Adventure [1973]

Posted on November 25, 2014 by AndyDawkins
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“Rolling in the meadow ’til long after dark.  Let’s have a picnic, go to the park” Having a first job after college that was part of “The Movement” was exciting.  In other stories I talk about how I got to … Continue reading →

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A Fun House Mirror [second daily dose of Memorial Day Adventure]

Posted on November 25, 2014 by AndyDawkins
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So a couple hours past dawn on Memorial Day I’m light-hearted skipping across the Art Museum Bridge to the Group Home with three hits because Russell said it was ok to drive to Reading in the Group Home’s station wagon.  … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go to the Troc [second daily dose to Apologies]

Posted on November 25, 2014 by AndyDawkins
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At any rate, Hannah, me and a group of friends had tickets for the 76ers game when I got a call from Annie she was coming out to Philly for the weekend, so I invited her to come along.  BIG … Continue reading →

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My Apologies to Hannah and Annie [1977]

Posted on November 25, 2014 by AndyDawkins
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        What the world needs now is ErotiCare Practicing varietism and being sort of a rake is OK if: A)    The woman you are with has gotten fair warning you are not ready to make a commitment and your expectation … Continue reading →

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On the Way to Mardi Gras [third daily dose of Freshman Year]

Posted on November 25, 2014 by AndyDawkins
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For Spring Break me and the New Hampshire kid, George was his name, hitchhiked to New Orleans for Mardi Gras.  Stayed at my parents’ in Chicago, but needed to find a room in St. Louis.  In those days only The … Continue reading →

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