Another birthday and I ask myself one question, "at 76 how did I make this far?" My dad made it to the age of 57 after having a heart attack in 1979. Most his ancestors died of heart disease and strokes. My mom made it to 70 after ending her battle with cancer in 1994. All my siblings are still alive, but we all have our fair share of health issues. There are two exception in the family. My grand father on my mother's side of the family made it into his 90's. He survived World War I and enjoyed a little gin before dinner. A great uncle on my dad's side of the family lived into his 90's. He always enjoyed a good cigar and a shot of whiskey after lunch. Maybe they knew the secret to a long life. Think I will celebrate the day with a good beer.
A collection of stories from the life of Michael Burke. He worked for the Forest Service in Alaska, California, and Oregon. He lives in Oakland, OR. His wonderful wife, Celia, passed in May of 2021
Friday, July 30, 2021
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FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY
It is four years today when Celia left this word, something I think about every day. It is not all sorrow as I think back on her humor, w...
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It is four years today when Celia left this word, something I think about every day. It is not all sorrow as I think back on her humor, w...
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In my early days with the Forest Service we were called upon to fight fires with little choice in the matter, especially on our days off or ...
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One of my most memorable Thanksgivings was when I lived in Eugene from 1991 to 2000. My two children were with me on Thanksgiving of 1992...
Happy 76th Birthday, Mike! That's a very patriotic # to be. We should sing "You a Grand Old Stag!" for you.
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