When I was a kid growing up in the 60s and 70s I was a voracious reader—reading everything from the latest Archie and Superman Comics and MAD Magazines to history books and biographies at the Oglesby Public Library. I wouldn’t go as far to say that I was a bookworm or anything (and what kid [...]
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A Groovy Chick in a Bikini
Posted in Americana, Illinois Valley, Waxing Nostalgic, tagged Archie Comics, Illinois Valley, Oglesby on July 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Originally from LaSalle, Illinois I have been living and working in Asia since 1989.
My wife Aon and I are blessed with two adorable and precious sons, Bia aged 5 and Jeremy Aaron aged 1.
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