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1985, Age 42-43, Part 2 of 2
Continued from: 1985, Age 42-43, Part 1 of 2) A late season, major winter storm The week following our cross-country vacation brought absolutely beautiful Minnesota winter weather. The little snow...
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1986, age 43-44, Part 1 of 2
Themes and Events * The U.S. Department of Agriculture approves the release of the first genetically altered virus into the environment, it is used to attack a form of herpes affecting pigs. * As...
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1986, age 43-44, Part 2 of 2
A year of growth and changes 1986 was a time of change around the homestead. On one hand, we were continuing to get rid of various ‘survivalist gear’ we’d purchased and not used over the years. Amongst...
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Chapter 1987, age 44-45, Part 1 of 3
Themes and Events: * Early in the year the DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average) topped 2000 points, 14 years after reaching 1000 points. On August 13, the 5th anniversary of the bull market, the DJIA...
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Chapter 1987, age 44-45, Part 2 of 3
Glen Kenyon Pierce, remembered on 4 June 1987 At left, a circa 1940 photograph of my grandfather, Glen Kenyon Pierce, about 50 years old, born one hundred years ago, on 4 June 1887, in rural...
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Chapter 1987, age 44-45, Part 3 of 3
Jane begins reading to herself Once Jane began to read, her ability expanded rapidly. Between Donna and myself, reading to Jane at least fifteen minutes each daily, plus Jane having learned the...
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1983, age 40-41
Themes and Events: * The game Trivial Pursuit is introduced into the United States and becomes an instant success. Two of the most popular movies of the year are Return of the Jedi (sequel to Star...
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1984, age 41-42
Themes and Events: * This is the year of the “yuppie” (Young Urban Professional). The “minivan” is introduced and quickly becomes a popular vehicle. Those of us old enough to know, see it as a...
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1985, Age 42-43, Part 1 of 2
Themes and Events: * President Ronald Reagan is inaugurated for his second term in office. Vice President George Bush is back too. * Halley’s Comet makes its return. * Obesity is found to be a major...
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Themes and Events: * By the end of the year the economy is climbing out of a recession. During the recession: unemployment hit 10.8%, a post WW II high, while the nation’s factories were operating at...
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