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Overcoming Polio–A Memoir–Part 15

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Chapter 25 Marian Baseball In the 50’s, Marian (an old friend) and I went to a lot of ball games in San Francisco. We were staunch Giant fans and of course there was no one like Willy Mays. We generally went up and back the same day. One time I was getting fitted for a new brace and she was taking a class in operating a switchboard; (yes, those were the days before computers … [Read more...] about Overcoming Polio–A Memoir–Part 15

Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 14

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For those who are reading this for the first time, I’ve been posting my Aunt Eleanor’s memoir to my writers’ blog. She’s 86 and has had polio since she was 4 months old.  Italicized comments are mine.  Read previous blog postings for more information. Video Links Videos 1 & 2  Videos 3, 4, & 5 Chapter 21 Mom Again My Mom had been looking for a smaller home to buy and … [Read more...] about Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 14

Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 10

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For those who are reading this for the first time, I’ve been posting my Aunt Eleanor’s memoir to my blog. She’s 86 and has had polio since she was 4 months old.  Italicized comments are mine.  Read previous blog postings for more information and to view video.  My aunt has been moved to a skilled nursing facility while she recovers from excessive fluid in her system.  There was … [Read more...] about Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 10

Overcoming Polio – A Memoir – Part 9

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Hope those of you who might follow this blog enjoyed the videos.  No one has commented so I’m not sure who watched, but I’m going to check traffic a bit later. For those who are reading this for the first time, I’ve been posting my Aunt Eleanor’s memoir to my blog. She’s 86 and has had polio since she was 4 months old.  Italicized comments are mine.  Read previous blog … [Read more...] about Overcoming Polio – A Memoir – Part 9