Second Mile Award 2010 honors Erwin A. Thompson at 95

My father, Erwin A. Thompson, turns 95 this November 9th. My birthday present to him is to establish an annual Second Mile Award. The holder of the 2010 award receives: –a $500 honorarium, –a certificate designed by my niece, –publication on Riehlife of the nomination essay. The deadline for nomination essays is November 9, 2010–my…

Pop’s books and music shine at book club meeting. Recipe for mashed sweet potato

My cousin Cynthia (aka “Cynthie”) belongs to a long standing book club called “The Ladies of the Club.” Every year they feature books by my father…and, music from his wealth of memories. Here are the notes from Meeting #31 compiled by Melodie Denson. The Ladies of the Club The Ladies of the Club met at…

Hard Times: Christmas 1934, by Erwin A. Thompson

I’ve been listening to the song Stephen Foster’s 1854 song “Hard Times Come Again No More.” You’ll see the lyrics below. Then, this evening, my father sent me this story to post about the hard times of Christmas 1934. May they come again no more. –Janet ______________________ Hard Times: Christmas, 1934 by Erwin A. Thompson…