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JIM LIGHTIN'

Posted by ROSE MARY THOMAS on August 22, 2010 at 12:35am

Do any of you remember JIM LIGHTIN'?

Wasn't that an old soul food "hole-the-wall," joint somewhere behind Booker T.? Now, that was in the early 50's. Cecil Ray probably can clarify that, because he was in the class of 52, I think.

I went to BT in the 8th grade in 54, and it was going strong then. I don't actually remember going there to eat, but, I do know a lot of the athletes went there to eat all of the time, and it was always said the food was "good soul food." "Can I get a Jim Lightin' Witness"? :)

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Holding Onto Memories

Posted by Eugenia Thomas on August 20, 2010 at 7:38pm
As I get older, I realize that my memories have become very important to me. All the things that we were have made us the people that we are.

I remember that I could not think of what to get my Grandfather for his 92nd birthday. I designed him a 20" pillow with a picture of him and my Grandmother on their wedding day. My Grandpa loved it but our family loved it more. My Grandpa died last year at the age of 93 years old.

Sometimes, something as personal as a photo long forgotten can bring back a flood of memories. I design pillows, wall hangings, quilts, and bags with precious photo memories. I also design (and give) greeting cards, collage frames, and scrap booking to keep the memories alive for everyone.

What are you doing with your pictures? Are they kept in a box, still in the envelope fading away as the memory does?

Let's share!

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CALLING ALL FORMER PEP SQUAD MEMBERS / HAZEL MAE HOLLAWAY'S GIRLS

Posted by Cassie Richey Robinson on August 17, 2010 at 10:00am
ALL FORMER PEP SQUAD MEMBERS;
MAJORETTES, DRILL TEAM & CHEERLEADERS.

NOW TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PICTURES THE ATHLETES HAS POSTED ON LINE; SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SITE TO SEE ALL THE GUYS STILL GETTING TOGETHER... LADIES THEY DO THIS EVERY QUARTER AND HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR SOMETIME NOW...

THEY SHARE A BOND AND THEY SHOW IT. THEY MARK THEIR CALENDER AND AND TURN OUT IN BIG NUMBERS AND IT APPEARS TO BE GROWING...THEY TRULY ENJOY GETTING TOGETHER WITH EACH OTHER. THEY ARE THERE FOR EACH OTHER..

NOW I SAY, WE CAN DO THAT. COME ON AND LETS PUT OUR THINKING CAPS ON AND COME UP WITH A PLAN TO DITTO AT LEAST SOME OF THE CAMARADERIE THAT THEY SHARE.. OUR NUMBERS ARE GETTING LOW SO WHILE WE ARE STILL ABLE TO GET UP, WE CAN GET TOGETHER FOR LUNCH EVERY 3 MONTHS...
REGARDLESS OF WHAT IT IS; WE ARE STILL BTW BULLDOGS AND THAT SPIRIT SHOULD SHINE AND WE CAN STAYED BONDED AS WELL.

THIS MIGHT NOT BE EVERYONE'S CUP OF TEA, SO VOICE YOUR OPINION RIGHT HERE AND THOSE THAT LIKE THE IDEA, LETS GET THIS STARTED.

I THINK I WILL CALL NAMES; ROSEMARY, BETTY MCGOWAN, CAROLYN HILL, ALICE BELL, ROZ & PHYLLIS CANYON, GENETTA, FRANCES RICHARDSON, HATTIE FLORENCE, JESSIE LAWRENCE, JUANITA & GLORIA YOUNG,EDWINA, CONSTANCE, FLO FRANCES, MYRTIS, BETTY LESTER, CASSANDRA HALL, GLORIA EDWARDS,GLORIA TOLVIER , LINDA SUE, ELLA BANKS, BESSIE RICHEY, MARY ELLEN & CATHERINE JOSEPH JUST TO NAME A FEW....
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THANKFUL

Posted by Fred Walker on August 15, 2010 at 6:30am
Once I've gotten older birthdays have taken on a different meaning.Go back with me and try following me,some time it hard following me because I'm all over the place. Lets start when a birthday was all about pinning the tail on the donkey, cake, ice cream, and presents.As we got older it was about a birthday parties(dancing) and presents.For some it was about surprise parties.Later in life the name change from parties to celebrations.All of that is good if thats what make you happy.What make me happy ,now this is my birthday,right and you want me to be a happy birthday boy.Celebrate with me by being Thankful.Let me show you what I mean.I'm thankful for another birthday,so many have gone on.I'm thankful for all my wonderful classmates ,Galen,and all my dear friends.You have no ideal what you all mean to me.I'm thankful for my family,I'm thankful for Cassie, Melvin,Chuck,Casey,and James successful surgery On this my 68th birthday I;m thankful for good health.Think three words and get thankful (ICU).Understand there are folks who would gladly exchange places with you and me.Doctors give bad reports every day,Accidents happen,people become homeless,some have lost job,and some have even lost limps, If any of these things happen to you .God can see you through,so my birthday wish is for you to be Thankful.
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Records Bar B Que 2325 Lancaster Rd.

Posted by Betty J Culbreath on August 6, 2010 at 6:20pm
I stopped by another BTW former students place of business yesterday.As usual the visit was great.It felt so good to walk into Records and see the children of Barbara Record ,working and keeping the family tradition going.The meat is so good and the potato salad is like "Aunt Sweetie" used to make,it's to die for.When in the Oak cliff area stop by or do as I do make special trip its worth the gas They maintained even when DART almost put them out of business with rail line right in their front door and took some property.Support business owned by all former Bulldogs of BTW.
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YOUR GOOD FRIEND AND My friend CHARLES WILSON IS BACK HOME.SOMEBODY SAY THAT'S GOOD.

Posted by Fred Walker on August 3, 2010 at 10:57pm
Hello everybody out there in Bulldog land,I am glad to announce that your friend and my friend Chuck is back home from his trip to the hospital,the surgery went well.It will take a little time to get his feet back on the ground.I Talk to Chuck for a few minutes,his awareness of your prayers ,love ,and all the good wishes,that were displayed, in a time of need.They are not taken lightly, they are heartfelt and appreciated.Keep the prayers coming and Charles will be back with us soon.
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