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A million needs – No requests

My cousin Don is dying of cancer. Stage 4 liver cancer. A big ole tumor is tied around a pathway that allows bile to leave the liver through the bladder. This complex connection involves liver, bladder and pancreas and is … Continue reading

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Anya’s visit 10/6/2011 through 10/11/2011

Anya came to visit with her parents October 6th. It was John and Rachel’s fifth anniversary. A lot has happened in the last five years. Qwest moved my office from an industrial type building at about Broadway and Mineral in … Continue reading

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Wingaersheek Beach MA 7-5-2011

We piled into the car with all the equipment needed for a fun day at the beach. We drove toward Gloucester stopping at Subway for some sandwiches to Wingaersheek beach. For twenty dollars you can enjoy the day. If you … Continue reading

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Salem MA 4th of July 2011

We took a short drive to Deb and Mike’s place on the edge of the water in Salem MA to see the local parade. Anya looked like a little 4th of July doll with her dress of navy and white … Continue reading

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4th of July in Boston MA – 7-4-2011

The pool it still as glass as reflections of red, white and blue pinwheels wait for a flutter of wind on this warm, muggy day of the 4th of July. In a few minutes we will gather for a trip … Continue reading

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Relaxing at the Pool in Melrose – 7-3-2011

We took it easy by relaxing at the pool in John’s back yard. There was very little clean-up from the party the day before. I never saw so many couple’s with little kids under the age of six in one … Continue reading

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Big Cook out and Pool party in Boston MA 7-2-2011

We’re visiting Anya our 2 1/2 year old granddaughter and her family in Melrose for the 4th of July. It is Saturday and we are getting ready for a back-yard cook out and pool party in their back yard for … Continue reading

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Anya and dolls – June 29, 2011

Visiting our 2 1/2 year old granddaughter Anya is such a delight. She is such a cheerful and thoughtful little girl. She giggles as we get into the car at the Boston airport. I sit in the back seat with … Continue reading

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Getting ready for Stan’s 70th Birthday 5-14-2010

Stan Kropewnicki – 19 months in this photo – November 1941 John Kropewnicki and his son Stan – about 1941 or so Stan Kropewnicki – 4 years old – 1944 – In Navy sailor suit just like his daddy who … Continue reading

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2009 Christmas stockings

Many of my co-workers decorated and filled Christmas stockings for needy children during the holidays.

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