People Archives - Paradise Valley Estates

by Bill Green

Why Play Bocce?

Residents play bocce at Paradise Valley Estates for various reasons.

by Renee McKnight

The Decision

We were at the train station, full of excitement for the next leg of our journey and hoped to get the next train to Paris.

by Tom McKinney

Rafting on the River

"In early 1983, I saw an ad in Orange County touting the South Fork of the American River offering special discounts for groups of fifteen or more."

by Bruce Bartels

A Time for Resolutions

Well, it’s the beginning of a New Year and that means it is time for the annual “New Year’s Resolutions.”

by Ilene Herman

Lotsa Latkes

Food plays a prominent role in all Jewish holidays, but nothing surpasses the importance of latkes during the Hanukkah.

by Liz Wildberger

Christmas — California to Maryland

Liz Wildberger shares a story about celebrating Christmas in Maryland.

by Dianne Townley

My Computer

I have been using a PC computer for several years to type my Bible Study teaching notes each week. All of a sudden, my mild-mannered computer is rebelling against my commands.

by R.A. Jones

The Frontier

Neon lights proclaimed it “The Green Lantern.” Any construction boomer in Anchorage knew it more accurately as “The Green Latrine.”

by Kimmie McCann

Back in the Day

"My mom was a little different from my friends’ moms."

by Debbie Lunning

Saint Bambi

"When I was six years old and living on Clearview Drive in Metairie, feeding Bambi, the family dog, in the evening was my job. It was my favorite time of day."