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Been There, Done That: Landscaping
Jon Stalnaker, post-service, bought houses, tackled landscaping challenges, learned and improved. Now, in Oklahoma, with…
Been There, Done That: So, Whattya Do
Embraced volunteering, built diverse skills: from military service to postmaster, musician, writer, and ordained minister.
Been There, Done That: Calaveras Poet Laureate
Calaveras Poet Laureate revives toilet stall poetry, entertains coworkers, and surprises Gramma at retirement.
Been There, Done That: Halloween 2023
“Halloween memories from 1956-1966: Trick-or-treating, mischief, homemade costumes. A surprise visit from daughter in Bugs…
Been There, Done That: Hardscape
Transforming our landscape, battling harsh weather, and prioritizing home improvements. Hardscape projects completed, turning dreams…
Been There, Done That: I’m a Mailman
“Pride in mail service; 80s gender shift in carriers; manual sorting era; efficiency tactics; rural…
Been There, Done That: Sorting the Mail, Part Two
Postal career in 1974 amidst USPS changes. Airmail, Railway Mail discontinued. Mail sorting transformed from…
Been There, Done That: Sorting and Delivery, Part One
Early paperboy ➔ Military mail handler ➔ Learned manual sorting ➔ Transition to letter sorting…
Time to Plant Trees
Plant trees in fall for acclimation. Consider type, size, and local suitability. Choose from recommended…
Been There, Done That: The Challenge
1969 grad embraces hippie life, dodges drugs. Drafted, buzz-cut for 3 yrs. Beats prof’s speech…