Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Throwback Thursday – Cindy And I Atop Waterrock Knob 2010

Posted on April 16, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

In June of 2010 Cindy and I moved to Maggie Valley and in October our friend Liz came up to spend a week with us. One day the three of us hiked to the top of Waterrock Knob, off the … Continue reading →

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Our 4th Year Anniversary With Bella

Posted on April 12, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It was 4 years ago today that Bella came into our lives and our hearts. We adopted her as a rescue puppy from a litter of 8 that needed homes, and she has brought so much love and affection and … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – My Father Was Born This Day In 1925

Posted on April 9, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Many things happened around the world in 1925.   The First Motel (Motorists Hotel) opened in San Luis Obispo, California. Adolf Hitler published his personal manifesto Mein Kampf. Sears Roebuck opened its first retail store in Chicago, Illinois, after operating … Continue reading →

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Color Blind

Posted on April 8, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

My maternal grandfather was color blind. He could only see shades of gray. Life for him was like the black & white TV of my youth. It did no good to describe colors to him; how could it? You can’t … Continue reading →

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Donating Your Organs Or Your Body To Science

Posted on March 31, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Recently I had to get a new driver’s license and the Department of Motor Vehicles asked if I would like to be an organ donor, a question I’ve been asked before in years past. My answer has always been, “Yes!” … Continue reading →

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Happy 18th Wedding Anniversary To Us!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

  As I mentioned a few days ago on Throwback Thursday, it was 18 years ago today that Cindy and I were married in the presence of a few friends and family members in the backyard garden of her parents’ … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – Jeff & Cindy’s Wedding 1997

Posted on March 26, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Four days from now, Monday, March 30th, will mark our 18th wedding anniversary. Today’s Throwback Thursday takes us back to 1997 to remember that special day that Cindy and I took our vows in her parents’ garden surrounded by our … Continue reading →

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“Easy Lover”

Posted on March 24, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s difficult to believe it has been 30 years since “Easy Lover” was released. That’s half my lifetime ago! But it’s still one of the songs on my “Favorites” playlist to this day. Back when it was first released I … Continue reading →

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More Photos From The Moving Day Parkinson’s Walk

Posted on March 23, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

In addition to the photos highlighting my mother-in-law in the Moving Day Parkinson’s Walk post last week, I had also taken many other photos of family members and the surroundings at Crane’s Roost Park. Here are some of the best … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – Cindy’s Disney Retirement Party 2010

Posted on March 19, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

This week’s Thursday Throwback recalls Cindy’s retirement from Disney party this week in 2010. Her mom and dad, to her right in the photo, were able to attend as a special surprise for her, and she is surrounded by many … Continue reading →

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