Still working part-time. I am just so glad there is light at the end of the tunnel this year. He was 87 years old and we celebrated 42 happy years of marriage. We are now moving north of Dallas to Plano, TX. 1955 Darleen Brink Roland - Town & Country, MO - I have some health problems, but am keeping active in many activities Family keeps growing - 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. 1950 Shirley Callaway Holman - Daytona Beach, FL - I moved to Daytona Beach on October 3, 2018; bought a home 1 block from the ocean and 1 block from the river. 1964 Dixie Richardson Ewing - Woodbury, MN - My husband. Will eventually resume my travel, but in a way more relaxed manner. A commemorative plaque with the names of HOF members is displayed in the annex entrance to the Brentwood Middle/High School. Started my career in May, 1963 with time off to have 3 children. - Hi Everybody - Living the good life. BRENTWOOD - CHRIS CHAMBERLIN is the war guy at Brentwood High School. This list of distinguished Brentwood School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable. Reading lots of books, playing games. 25 grandchildren, 16 (so far) great-grandchlldren. Whew! We traveled over 300,000 miles in our motor home. 1954 Bud and Joanne Robertson Stark - Married 64 years in November, 2020. In July, we were in Scotland and England, returning home July 8. John Adams 1971-1975. I sing with our Patriots Colony Chorus, volunteer in the medical assistance areas, keep up with my exercise, practice the piano. Ed Adler 1951-1955. 1954 David Hahn - Grand Marais, MN - Have been a foster grandparent since 2007. Law School Alumni Search; Legal Library Search; COVID-19 Legal Articles; Bar Associations Search; . : This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards. Please contact Amanda Kelson, Athletic Director, at akelson@bwscampus.com or (310) 476-9633 ext. 52. Istill weight train twice a week, plus do shifts at Second Chance Ranch, a rescue for old, infirm and often Hospice dogs. Now working as controller of Meridan Medical Technologies (Pfizer) in the Westport area. Praise the Lord! 1953 Shirley Parker Horine - Ellisville, MO - Lost my husband, Dave, six years ago after 60 years of marriage. Samuel Boczulak 2018-2022. Though "retired", continues to teach 6 months in Italy for the Univerity of Arkansas. Just tell us a little . Still working with disabled adults. Call me at (314) 351-8418 and leave a message and phone number and I will get back to you. No texts. Tennis Varsity VS Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School (H) ~ 3:30 PM Baseball: Varsity VS Thomas Jefferson Academy (A) . I now share a house with my son's family and am enjoying the company, the pool and the beautiful weather. Brentwood gave me a great start. Findlay Black 2013-2017. Tom/Ziggy. - Still playing the French horn in several wind ensembles and chamber groups. Reading lots of books, playing games. Tracy Abernathy 1997-2001. Wonder what's next?? The listing of alumni from Brentwood, NY includes graduates from 7 schools. - Retired from United Airlines in March. Tracy Abernathy 1997-2001. - I'm serving my fourth year on the St Louis Community College Trustee Board. Back to Photo Albums. I also conduct SWAT, Sniper, Firearms and Tactical Schools for Police Officers from all over the country. Miss an occasional phone call with my buddy, Fran Langan '56. 1950 Barbara Schmidt Hirsh - Williamsburg, VA - Since Lee's death, I'm back to the same things we were doing before Covid-19. But I never forgot my dear friends at Brentwood schools. Will eventually resume my travel, but in a way more relaxed manner. We are retired. 1941 Bette Strong Pickrel - Gladstone, MO -. - Was nominated for a 2020 Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program. 1956 Carol Kottmeier Cooper - Pomona, CA - Sorry that our '55-56 reunion was cancelled Have gone on several road trips through Arizona and Utah, visiting friends and gorgeous National Parks (always in a mask). In January, I spent time in Florida with fellow classmates, March was a cruise on Seabourn ship for 35 days to New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia - Fabulous! But, I'm blessed that, so far, I'm healthy and feeling great. Istarted school at Brentwood in the 9th grade. We enjoy our family, the beautiful mountains, and are refreshed by many daily sit-down pauses, though I'm busy with family, church service, home, and humanities Iam thankful for so much joy in my life! All About Baldwin, Brentwood and Whitehall (Pittsburgh) | Brentwood High school alumni. . 1962 Bob Wulff - Washington, DC - Retired twice - Once from the real estate development business and now from directing a real estate program at George Mason University. My husband, Jim and I raised three children. in The Commons at BHS. It was a womderful weekend! I have fond memories of my first grade through sixth grade classmates and teachers at Brentwood No 1. 1959 Joyce Rinck Arneson - Prior Lake, MN - I am looking forward to my 60th class reunion in September. - Enjoying new career as ghost writer for two mystery authors. Tom/Ziggy, 1972 David Giacopelli - Rock Hill, MO - "Retired" Police Captain. Im still quite active in several not-for-profit organizations including STAGES St Louis and Washington University, and enjoy spending time with our 3 grandchilden and traveling the world. I retired in 2016 after working as an RN for 42 years. Grandson a quarterback with Miami of Ohio. 1952 Norm Ramsey - North Fort Myers, FL -. Browse our Photos of Brentwood High School Alumni and Faculty. Alumni Announcements Boosters Directions Featured . The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% . I now share a house with my son's family and am enjoying the company, the pool and the beautiful weather. - Could not be at the 50th reunion, but enjoyed the pictures. Looking forward to more travel in 2022 and beyond. 1956 Ed Jordan - Dallas, TX - Enjoying retirement in "Big D" with kids, grandkids and great-grandkids and an occassional phone call with my buddy, Fran Langan '56. 958 Irene Ledbetter Christenson - Lake Barrington, IL. 1971 Missy Reisenleiter - St Louis, MO - My husband successfully completed hiking the entire Appalachian Trail in December 2019. We visited 10 countries in 20 different ports, each day visiting very interesting places with a well guided tour of our choice, on land This is our second Viking ocean cruise having cruised from Barcelona to Venice in March 2017. 1971 Tom Zeigler - Winter Haven, FL - Could not be at the 50th reunion, but enjoyed the pictures. 1952 Phyllis Elliott Oakley - Washington, DC - I have endured the pandemic well- Safely ensconced in a retirement home with lots of former friends and State Department chums. - Florida took care to get both of us our Covid vaccine. We took them to the Badlands, Mt. Daughter, Kim, lives in Gerald, loving the farm life. I still weight train twice a week plus do shifts at Second Chance Ranch. ALUM NEWS 2020. I miss driving down White Avenue where my parents lived for 50 years. I am still supervising athletic events and mentoring students. 1950 J Robert Green - Brentwood, MO - I published a book of my architecture. Classreport.org provided free website for the Class of 1977 from Brentwood High School for the members and guests of this class to stay informed of reunion events . Jackie Ackfeld 1958-1963. Our fathers worked for White Bakery, which no longer exists. 1956 Elaine Lieberthal Kahn - Collinsville, IL - Ihave gone back to my crochet hobby and have completed a number of pieces. I also volunteer at Circle of Concern food pantry as a shopper/helper and case worker. At 80 and 86, we are careful, but doing well. 1965 Karol Kothe Harlow - E. Berne,NY - Retired from being a high school principal in Germantown, NYin 2017. Brentwood Ross High School Reunion. Brentwood High School serves 1,739 students in grades 9-12. Time flies so fast as we age! We moved to Lake Ozark, MO in 2011 and enjoy boating, fishing and lots of partyng with good friends. My daughter, Carolyn, is working at Edward Jones. 1980 Bob Ronkoski - Cottleville, MO - In 2020 I was promoted from Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police to Executive Director of Public Safety and Facilities/Chief of Police at St Charles Community College. 1954 Marian Hounsom Lewis - New York, NY - Life in New York City, after almost 60 years, is still good. Iwill carry those memories forever, on to my next chapter! I retired on July 1, 2021. A happy man. We are serious about our agenda and our rules.. Brentwood HS Joint 50th Reunion for Classes '71 & '72 I'm also still active in dog sports. My mom, Joyce Henne, a former BHSHome Econonics teacher moved in to live with me in 2020 at the age of 92. Jacqueline Alaimo 1969-1973. It can be seen on the USGS 1:24K topographic map Oak Hill, TN. Brentwood High School Alumni Association. Hope to travel again in 2023. 1941 Bette Strong Pickrel - Gladstone, MO. Brentwood High School Alumni Association "3RD WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER" ALL-SCHOOL REUNION. Life is good. My new home is small, but perfect for me. - This year was a year of change. Life is good. Living near beautiful Central Park, I roam there every day in all kinds of weather. Had a grandson, Mike Brunworth, born in March 2020. 1972 Alex Munoz - St Louis, MO - Retired in 2014 after 33 years at Boeing. Now working as controller of Meridan Medical Technologies (Pfizer) in the Westport area. I'm living at an assisted living home at 245 N Caledonia Dr, Rm 110, Owosso, MI 48867. My son moved in with me. Jennifer Abernathy 1994-1998. 1954 David Hahn - Grand Marais, MN - I have been a foster grandparent since 2007. Welcome to BHS. - June was just the best month for me. 1958 Jacqueline Schuster Thursby - Provo, UT - The family is well and productive, we celebrated our 61st wedding anniversary in December, and so far, we have avoided COVID. Not bad for a second retirement. - Attend many football games. I have 3 children, Kelly, Katie and Tony, Jr. My wife has 5 children of her own. I went to a socially distanced outdoor dinner with friends on Easter and it was wonderful! In 2021, a group of alumni known as the Brentwood Academy Anti-Racism Community . - Retired from United Airlines after a long cmpanionship that I enjoyed very much. Brentwood High School. Lee was known to many of our classmates as he attended school there for three years. Alumni List. and am in a happy group. 1954 David Hahn - Grand Marais, MN - I'm still a foster grandparent 3 full days a week at Cook County Pre K-12 and loving it. Hope everyone is enjoying ife as I am. List of famous alumni from Brentwood School, with photos when available. - As of this year, Ihave moved into a great retirement village im Camarillo. - Ihave gone back to my crochet hobby and have completed a number of pieces. Have already visited all 7 continents. All students and the more than 100 full-time faculty members live on the grounds. 1953 Shirley Moritz Taylor - Camarillo, CA - As of this year, Ihave moved into a great retirement village im Camarillo. ALUMNI. It has a student teacher ratio of 19.1 to 1. - Have been a foster grandparent since 2007. 1961 Judi Turner Peckham - Labadie, MO - Semi-retired from sales in the printing industry Special thoughts and memories of those wonderfu, dedicated Brentwood teachers throughout grade and high scool years. Readjusting to a new life-style. - After graduation, I worked 2 years at Cupples Manufacturing, then went in Navy, 3 years in Presidential Honor Guard, 1 year on a Destroyer, then 37 years of oPostal Service. The Brentwood Union Free School District is committed to help empower each and every student to realize his/her full potential while acquiring knowledge and attitudes to become healthy, productive, and responsible citizens and life-long learners, in an ever-changing and diverse society. Brentwood High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year. Brentwood; Attorney Profile; James Marsh Starling. Take care, Class of 1959. 1966 Delyla Aulgur Uebel - Lampe, MO - I perform playing piano - both classical and theatre. Am on the mend! Alumni Image Gallery. Still serving on the Board through 2022. Ihave 16 grandchildren and all but 2 of them live in Minnesota. ORE Teacher - Ruth Rangel - Chesterfield, MO - I so enjoyed your August newsletter. Psquare (opens in new window/tab) 1971 Melissa Reisenleiter - St Louis, MO - This year was a year of change. Met people from all over the world and saw many sights of wonder. Wishing everyone good health. 1967 Jeanne Brunner Cavender - Rolla, MO - I read the BHS newsletter from beginning to end. The nearest high school to St. Austin Catholic School is San Juan Diego Catholic High School (0.1 miles away) . In August 2019, I was selected to be the SWAT Team Leader for the FBI Chicago Bravo SWAT Team. To filter results, select a Brentwood, NY high school using the links to the right. - Retired after 32 years of service to the Brentwood community in 2019. Ihave a whole group of new friends - and I love the milder weather. - Chair of Academic Affairs Committee of Benedictine University Board of Trustees. Traveling with my wife, Dee, and our 2 dogs, Pudgie and Daisy in our RV. Been retired 10 years, traveling with my wife, Dee, in our RV with our dogs, Pudgie and Daisy. 1952 Charles Combs - Ballwin, MO - Still around. 1956 Barbara Schaefer Borghoff - Arlington Heights, IL. Stay safe. 1953 Helen Hounsom Stein - Tuscaloosa, AL - Travels took me to doctor's appointment, grocery store and Home Depot. - Travels took me to doctor's appointments, grocery store and Home Depot. I also serve on the Board of my local education foundation. But, I'm blessed that, so far, I'm healthy and feeling great. - Recently left Naples, FL and moved to Illinois to be close to family - beginning a new chapter in my life. On we go! School District Brentwood School District Expecting my 5th great-grandcihld and they also live here. My daughter, Carolyn, is working at Edward Jones. Brad is still living, and we often go to Illinois to see him and our daughter, Liz, who is Co-director of a STEM school at Aurora University. At 80 and 86, we are careful, but doing well. But I never forgot my dear friends at Brentwood schools. All is well. Visited other BHS grads in Florida, St Louis, Brentwood, Independence and Springfield, MO. We took them to the Badlands, Mt. Numerous grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Retired after 3 years as Board Chair of Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley. Recently retired, she spends a lot of time with husband, Blair Smith, at their Elsah General Store in Elsah, Illinois. . we live in Ballwin, but spend a lot of time at our 70 acre country home in Southern Illinois. So far, I have had to replace a couch after she chewed the top off a 48 oz. We enjoy our family, the beautiful mountains, and are refershed by many daily sit-down pauses. Brentwood High School is a secondary school in Brentwood, New York, United States. (Had a great gift shop in Kimmswick for 25 years.) I am always impressed by the accomplishments of our classmates. I command one of the two Chicago FBI, 21 member SWAT Teams. The class of '44 has become a very short list. Tennessee High School Hall of Fame basketball coach, . After 8 years as a Cottleville alderman, I was elected Mayor of Cottleville in April 2021. I retird as an editor of the Connecticut Law Journal and now do freelance editing. My wife, Lynne, has retired from teaching pre-school. We have been getting a lot of requests for more yearbook and reunion photos! He played on the first football team and ran track. Grandson a quarterback with Miami of Ohio. 2023 REUNIONS. 1958 Karen Kelley Wright - Pingree Grove, IL - Recently left Naples, FL and moved to Illinois to be close to family - beginning a new chapter in my life. Approximately 400 of residents in Brentwood (5%) are the normal age for attending high school (15-19). Gardening and landscaping are passions. (Submitted by a proud brother, Ed). 1960 Sue McWhirter Davis - Fenton, MO - I retired, for the second time, in September 2019. I am a general manager at Sanofi, a major pharmaceutical company, where I oversee our portffolio of neurology products. Just north of York Boulevard and down the street from the beautiful Occidental College campus. Blessings to all. 12. 1961 Ellen Rockett O'Neilll - Peachtree, GA - I'm so happy Judi "found" me again, last year! Ihave moved to a new one-level townhouse that is near several children and grandchildren. Clicking one of your friends will give you locations that you can get back in touch with the fellow graduate. Please do this on your own website. After 8 years as a Cottleville alderman, I was elected Mayor of Cottleville in April 2021. Your magazine is both newsy and inspiring. At 80 and 86, we are careful. - The US Army wrote a book about me and my men in Vietnam in 2017. To find a family member, enter information such as their First Name, Last Name, and where they lived . 1955 JoAnn Thomas Welch - Banning, CA - Continue to feed 250 guests at my church every Wednesday and was just elected president of my PEO chapter. 1952 Norm Ramsey - North Fort Myers, FL - Kudos to Charles Combs'52 for the Mark Twain picture. - I retired from my job as maintenance technician for Metropolitan St Louis Sewer District after 24 years, 6 months, 2 weeks, and 2 days. - Enjoyed retirement in "Big D" with kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. 1992 Mark Taylor - Los Angeles, CA - Was nominated for a 2020 Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program. I look up when I hear a plane overhead; a memory reminder resulting in pleasure. He even went to State running the 220 yards and the Relay team in 1948 He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery 10/27/2021. - On June 8 with husband, Skip Gillis, boarded a Viking Ocean ship in Stockholm for a 31 day cruise in the Baltic - St Petersburg to Bergen, then up the west Norwegian coast to 70+ degrees north at the North cape. Have already visited all 7 continents. - I just hit 25 years as a Special Agent in the FBI. 1958 Irene Christensen Ledbetter - Lake Barrington, IL - Still employed by United Airlines as a flight attendant; I enjoy the lifestyle. 1957 Susan McManis Speichinger - Morton, IL. 1959 Gloria Morgan Roseman - Imperial, MO - Hi Everybody - Living the good life. Iam still supervising athletic events and mentoring students. 1958 Jacqueline Schuster Thursby - Provo, UT - We are feeling thankful that, so far, the virus has missed us, our home is safe and warm, and we have plenty of good food. stacey.venegas@gmail.com (314) 749-9528, ORE Carolyn Puricelli Rhodes - Eureka, MO - Retired after 32 years of service to the Brentwood community in 2019. Have been married to second wife, Miriam, for 23 years now. 1961 Ann Biggs Zuvekas - Falls Church, VA - Completed 10 years of service as a member of the Fairfax County (VA) Health Care Advisory Board. - Since this year's cancellation, I'm lookingi forward to attending the 50th reunion of the class of 1970, as that was my junior English group that I knew best. Classreport.org provided free website for the Class of 1973 from Brentwood High School for the members and guests of this class to stay informed of reunion events . - I retired at the end of December after 42 years in radio sales - 19 years at KMOX/KLOU and 23 years at KTRS radio. Sara grace Black 2007-2011. The hockey team went to the national tournament 2 years in a row and I scored goals both times. - I so enjoyed your August newsletter. Also illustrate seniors in all sports. 1968 Larry Schmieder - Novato, CA - Married to Beverly for 40 years. It is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised primarily of Brentwood alumni, one ex-officio member, and the high school principal. - After 43 years of living on my farm in the heart of Fenton, Ihave moved to a subdivision. We've been married 56 years, two kids, one grandchild. - Retired from being a high school principal in Germantown, NYin 2017. 1963 Linda Schall Powell - Wentzville, MO - Thank you for your efforts to encourage our graduates to continue their education! Celebrated 50th anniversary August, 2020. 1973 Rodney Carr - St Louis, MO - I retired from my job as maintenance technician for Metropolitan St Louis Sewer District after 24 years, 6 months, 2 weeks, and 2 days. Home Fall Winter Spring Calendar Photos Videos Get Alerts More Contact Spirit Shop. Pete Agnew 1945-1949. I'm sure the future will surprise me, and yet, "just for today" seems enough right now. We never forgot those "happy days" in Brentwood. Lexie Bear 2014-2018. Brian Beavers 1988-1992. 1954 Marian Hounsom Lewis - New York - NY. The Brentwood alumni list on this page come from a variety of sources. Brentwood High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. - Said "Good Bye" to my amazing 50 year airline career, as I retired August 01, 2020. Prior to the Bravo Team Leader position, I was the Chicago FBISniper Team leader in charge of 12 snipers. Better days are ahead for us. Iam checking off bucket list items such as a trip to Italy, traveling the US and enjoying my family and grandson. 1953 Helen Hounsom Stein - Tuscaloosa, AL. Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming Volleyball. Weather is great! Children close by in Northern Virginia - all 5 grandchildren out of college - 3 in graduate school. ALUM NEWS 2023. Lived the last 35 years in a beautiful watrfront home in Marin County, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. We have family in Sarasota, and when we get there, the family will be together again. Nov. 3 2020. 1964 Nelson Koopman - Darien, IL - Chair of Academic Affairs Committee of Benedictine University Board of Trustees. And this too will pass! Covid has shut down my volunteer work (Circle of Concern), but I'm still going to the gym for my weight lifting; been doing this for 6 years now and still have not broken a nail. Great life, great family! My team and my supervisor gave me a send-off for the ages, sharing their love and support. Mitch Spaulding Brentwood, TN Loving son Mitchell Andrew Spaulding, age 27, the youngest of three brothers, known to his friends as "Mitch" passed away on May 26, 2015. 1958 Regina Stimson Gahr - Brentwood, MO - Became a member of the Brentwood Alumni Board. - Sends thank you note - Dear Eagles, Thank you for all of your faithful work to ensure that we have the chance to stay connected and support our alma mater. I enjoy your newsletter and wish I could be there for 3rd Weekend festivities. While at Maryville, I played club soccer and club roller hockey. I retird as an editor of the Connecticut Law Journal and now do freelance editing. We've been married 56 years, two kids, one grandchild. Talk only; no texts. My husband, Jim and I raised three children. My life and health have been a toal blessing. Still working at Webster University (29 years) and the Rockwood School Board. - I enjoy walking my dog, Coco, up and around the schools, BHS and McGrath, overseeing the construction of both, and the neighbothood around the schools, 2-5 miles per day, and enjoy talking to the neighborhood families around those areas. 1981 Karl E Heger - Brookfield, WI - I just hit 25 years as a Special Agent in the FBI. My step-father owned the Wayside Market just off Eager Road on Highway 40. - Still painting and drawing in my home studio. Brentwood High School Alumni Association. Population stats are from the United States Census Bureau. I had an inquiry on my trolley car knowledge from Ken Stroup '64 in Dallas. Children close by in Northern Virginia - all 5 grandchildren out of college - 3 in graduate school. 1976 Merry Sloan Mosbacher - Ballwin, MO - I retired in December 2019 from Edward Jones after a 38-year career there. Still playing baseball and hockey on local men's teams. Best decision I ever made! I also conduct SWAT, Sniper, Firearms and Tactical Schools for Police Officers from all over the country. I enjoy receiving the Connection. Got to get it all in while I'm still in great shape. It is a big adjustment, but Ihave great neighbors and woods behind me. I retired from a 37 year practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist. 1961 Janet Mays McAlpin - Bonita Springs, FL - When a freshman at BHS, my father transferred to Chicago, and I graduated at Hinsdale in a class of 400! - Could not be at the 50th reunion, but enjoyed the pictures. 1959 Mary Ann Eckler Koetting - Chesterfield, MO - June was just the best month for me. Weather is great! - Idid not go to Brentwood High, but attended Frazier School. God has really blessed me. Clicking one of your friends will give you locations that you can get back in touch with the fellow graduate. - Four children, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild with one on the way in 2023. 1941 Betty Strong Pickrel - Gladstone, MO - On 9/30/18, I celebrated my 95th birthday! 1965 Richard Bond - Overland Park, KS- Iam busy being treasurer of my adult Sunday School Class and tkaing acre of my wige. Started my career in May, 1963 with time off to have 3 children. Life is not too much different. I have fond memories of my first grade through sixth grade classmates and teachers at Brentwood No 1. West Campus K-5. - I always enjoy the newsletter and read it all, but disappointed there was no news from the class of 1953. . It is pretty here in Florida with lots of days in the 80s. For more information, click on REUNIONS on Main Menu. I still weight train twice a week plus do shifts at Second Chance Ranch. Belgeri, Victoria Lynn (nee Hasty) passed away peacefully at home on Tue. 1967 Jacque Prade Ehrlich - Sky Valley, GA - Imoved from Hendersonville, NC to the mountains of Sky Valley, GA (NE Goergia) to be closer to my daughter in Florida and be cooler at the same time. Jill Abernathy 1968-1972. 1953 G Richard Oscarson - Chesterfield, MO. Bought a large home with my daughter's family and I will live there also No more grass cutting, house repairs and big tax bills. Travel is not on my current agenda. 1952 Norman Ramsey - N Ft Myers, FL - Florida took care to get both of us our Covid vaccine. 1960 Suzanne McWhirter Davis - Fenton, MO. My companions - squirrels, birds, toddlers, dogs - all make me smile and be glad. - Life in New York City, after almost 60 years, is still good. We no longer travel or go out at night unless our Patriot's Colony Bus takes us.