Where was I? A Timeline of My Life.
First, I was conceived in Dayton, Oh and born on July 29, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. July 29, 1930 – 1933, Pittsburgh, PA, Mother and Dad lived in 3 different houses during these 3 years. […]
Meeting Bill Giles – Fall 1950*
I met Bill Giles for the very first time on a fall weekend at a dance and mixer at Hodge’s Hall – the men’s dormitory at Marshall College. The mixer was for their freshman residents […]
Back at Home – Life After Marshall*
When I graduated from Marshall I wanted to move to Charleston, WV and get an apartment and a job and see what I wanted to do with my life. I had had enough of schooling […]
Christmas Letter, 1989
Goodness, I can hardly believe it is already December 15, just 10 days to Christmas. But it is, and I guess the 6 inches of snow falling outside helps create a little genuine atmosphere of the old fashioned white Christmas.
Christmas Letter, 1990
I’m starting my Christmas letter on Thanksgiving Day, looking out a window at palm trees, Italian cypress and olive trees; not exactly the post card version of trekking to “Grandma’s House – through the woods and over the snow.” But I’m here in Las Vegas,
Christmas Letter, 1992
Once again the holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving, coming this Thursday, blends to 4 weeks of “Commercial Christmas,” culminating in what to me is the “real” part of Christmas – communion and reunion with family and friends as we celebrate the true spirit and meaning of Christmas.
A Scandinavian Adventure – John Lehman’s Cincinnati International Choir Trip
On Thurs., Aug 4 we landed in Stockholm, Sweden & spent 5 days in the city. The first 2 days the temperature was (& had been for 6 weeks!) unusually hot – 90 -95 , […]
Christmas Letter, 1995
I am truly late with my letter this year – for a good reason as you will soon learn. A growing number of cards with wonderful notes and news have already arrived, plus 2 light snow falls and extra cold weather — all tell me the time to share with friends has come.
Christmas Letter, 1996
I can’t believe it is Christmas time once again — already?? Time seems to fly by too fast, but perhaps that’s because its been such a busy and fulfilling year. As you can tell, I […]
Christmas Letter, 1997
The invigorating chill and warm Christmas lights reflecting on the glistening snow all serve to infuse the happy glow of Christmas Spirit in the air. Time to start my yearly letter.