People Archives - Paradise Valley Estates

by Ilene Herman

Foiled Again

"Somewhere, perhaps in a dim, dark cellar, or maybe in the bowels of a snow-swept mountain, they meet. I can see them, saliva dripping from their evil mouths as they cackle with glee."

by Renee McKnight

Going Back

"I lived in Brooklyn throughout my elementary school years and first year of high school."

by Mary Ann McKinney

California Without a Car

Imagine living in California without a car! My college girlfriend and I did it for a year while saving money to make down payments on cars.

by Jeanne Michael

Again a World Champion

In November 2018, Carrie Reese successfully defended her world championships, this time in the 132.8-pound category.

by Marie Smith

Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

Vacations on the ocean bring back wonderful memories and perhaps a lesson yet to learn.

by Tom McKinney

A Close Encounter

"Several years ago, my wife Mary Ann and I booked a couple of nights at Skywatcher’s Inn, a B&B located in the desert four miles from Benson, Arizona."

by Estelle Holway

Golf in the Good Old Days

The Bureau of Yards and Docks (BUDDOCKS) base in San Bruno was right across El Camino from the Tanforan Race Track, which had a driving range and a par-three golf course.

by Kay Youngflesh

My Second Bike

"I don’t quite remember when I first learned to ride a bike, but it was in Cross City, Florida and I was probably about six years old."

by Julie Turner

MacQuarrie Memoir Shares 76-Year Love Story

In late 2018, Paradise Valley Estates residents Clara and Warren MacQuarrie celebrated the completion of a true labor of love: their memoir “Love & War: Our Journey Through Life.”

by Carol Moore

Pawdon Our Enthusiasm

The “pup-ularity” of canine pets at PVE was showcased in the Pooch Parade on a cool Saturday morning.