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Category Archives: autobiography
The Songbirds (a Fourth Grade Adventure)
“Time for SongBirds.” Miss Kelly said. “Oh no!” Joe looked up at her bright red hair and freckled face. He quickly lowered his eyes hoping she would take no notice of him. He hated singing. The last time she called … Continue reading
The Lady in the Bed
“Who’s that?” I asked. The year was 1950. I was barely three years old, but I still remember. My memory is a bit fuzzy about exactly where we were. We were probably at the Maryknoll hospital in Monrovia, California. … Continue reading
Frank and Henry by Carlos Najera
Back in 1953 my brothers Frank and Henry Olivas were at a local beer joint here in Oxnard. They met a woman there who was visiting from out of town. She drove a brand-new Cadillac convertible. The rest of … Continue reading
The Rose Garden
Groundbreaking for the Rose Garden took place in 1931. It took six years of planning and planting before it was officially dedicated. The San Jose municipal Rose Garden is 5 and a half acres in size. Thousands of visitors walk … Continue reading
Posted in autobiography, California History, Family History, Family Reunion, San Jose, Santa Clara, TB
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Don Adolfo
October 29, 1864 – December 10, 1958) Don Adolfo Camarillo was a successful rancher, farmer, horse breeder, business man, philanthropist. I wrote about his famous white horses a while ago. He was among the first in the Valley to … Continue reading
Posted in Ancestry, autobiography, California History, Family History, Oxnard
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Day One
Is this how it begins? My story? Seven pounds, thirteen ounces, two feet, ten toes, on Thanksgiving Day in 1947? On that day I became the second son and fourth child of Carlos and Christina Nájera when my soul … Continue reading
Posted in Ancestry, autobiography, California History, Family History, Oxnard
Tagged family
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A Tale of Two Bucks
Here is a close up of a dollar bill. I downloaded this photo off the Internet. You will notice that it has the word Hawaii printed on. It is there for a reason. Here is a close-up of a dollar … Continue reading
Posted in autobiography, Family History, Oxnard, WWII
Tagged California, family, WW II
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Nena the Fairy Part III
Preface Christopher Columbus was the Admiral of the Ocean Sea. That title was bestowed upon him by the Most Serene Catholic Majesties, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabela, upon the return of his first voyage. He retained the title … Continue reading
Posted in Ancestry, autobiography, Columbus, Fairy Tale, Family History
Tagged The New World
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Mrs. Bridges
Monday . . . Joe stood at the living room window and looked out. It was warm and comfortable inside his house, he knew. Outside, the November sun was dropping closer to the coastal mountains stretching the shadows longer, … Continue reading
Millers Falls by Joseph Najera
This is a photo of an envelope that is covered with stamps. If you can look close enough you can see that the stamps are from the British Solomon Islands. In the circles, it might be difficult to read, it … Continue reading
Posted in Ancestry, autobiography, Family History, Oxnard, WWII
Tagged family, wood carving
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