Friday, July 01, 2005
Bios: Phil Turner, Teri Shalz Reynolds
Happy Fourth of July Weekend. May all of you have a festive and safe weekend. Bios will continue to appear over the weekend, so keep checking in. If you have information to post on the blog, send it to me at malove@imbris.net.
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Philip Turner: My life has been lived in increments of twenty years that I'll call careers.
More bios:
Philip Turner: My life has been lived in increments of twenty years that I'll call careers.
Of course, the first career was growing up and obtaining an education. For as much, or as little, as it was; it was very good. Albeit, not too tall (growing) nor too long (degree-ing), yet full with many good friends at Sagle Tech and Sandpoint High. A year and a half followed at North Idaho Junior College where I majored in "Good Times."
My second career was military, interrupted by three years and three days (1971-1974). I call this short period my "Cowboy/Hippie Daze, " where, everyday was like the Beach Boys' song "Good Vibrations." Twenty years before the mast in the U.S. Navy and retired June 30, 1990. I loved it! Because, a sailor's day is divided into three eight-hour watches of duty, honor and toil.
Respectively:
Respectively:
1st Watch - for God and Country.
2nd Watch - for Mom and Dad.
3rd Watch - for Applepie. (Since we all like applepie; let's get back to work).
In '98 we lost our other-half of 18 years, Cynthia. So, I call this third career "Homemaker." My days are filled raising my beautiful daughter, Jessica, a teenager. I have not the "hoary hair of wisdom" that the bible speaks of; rather, it is "chic-bald," perhaps in testament to the trials of raising a teenager. I salute all you veterans of such turmoil.
And, finally, lastly! I have accomplished one-half of that aim (Laid upon me by whom I know not.) which was to "see the world and make a million." Unfortunately, I have not been completely around the world, coming up short about five hundred miles. It should also be noted that the world is five-eights water; and, that span, I do know well. Now that "million thing", it is still in laborious progression, with emphasis on the "boring" part; so, EXCUSE ME!
In great anticipation, I hope to see as many of y'all as I can at this reunion.
Email: spiritwildmustangs@msn.com
Teri Shalz: The last reunion I attended was the 20th. Since the 20th in 1985, I have become single and now live in Hayden. I have two daughters and six grandchildren. The youngest is 2, and the oldest is 11. These kids are my delight.
On 6/2/05, I retired from the Social Security administration after 38 years of Federal service. What a blessing it was to have had this career. This summer I plan to do a lot of biking and yardwork. I will also spend a lot of time with my grandkids.
After I return from a trip in September, I plan to start volunteering at different places around Coeur d'Alene and doing more work with my church. One thing I'd really like to do is help build a Habitat for Humanity house.
Email: spiritwildmustangs@msn.com
Teri Shalz: The last reunion I attended was the 20th. Since the 20th in 1985, I have become single and now live in Hayden. I have two daughters and six grandchildren. The youngest is 2, and the oldest is 11. These kids are my delight.
On 6/2/05, I retired from the Social Security administration after 38 years of Federal service. What a blessing it was to have had this career. This summer I plan to do a lot of biking and yardwork. I will also spend a lot of time with my grandkids.
After I return from a trip in September, I plan to start volunteering at different places around Coeur d'Alene and doing more work with my church. One thing I'd really like to do is help build a Habitat for Humanity house.
