Author Archives: Jim

A Noble Trade

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Jim

It was Edward IV in 1492 who granted the charter for the creation of the barber’s guild… The Company of Barbers. Surgeons were given a charter 30 years later… giving you an idea what was considered more important at the … Continue reading →

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Hilda

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Jim

Hilda? Perhaps you have a “Hilda” in your family. We had one in ours. She was my Father’s Spinster Aunt. There was a “secondary” Hilda in the family as well. Paul had a Fraternity Brother who was married to a … Continue reading →

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Promotion at Grapes!

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Jim

Yes, yes… I know what you’re thinking! It’s about time! Jim deserved a promotion! Hard for me to maintain my humility. I had trained for it all summer… completed the course successfully, proved my mettle… Ash and John had to … Continue reading →

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Memories of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2006 by Jim

How can you dispute that this is our Holiday… that Thanksgiving is America. One could also point to the 4th of July as being the American Holiday. But here’s the difference. Thanksgiving is a celebration of family & 4th of … Continue reading →

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