Wonder

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The Wonder Years

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1.			Mandatory Homework For A Young Male Hominid.
			An engineer in training, but I would rather be building "forts", or watching Batman on TV.
2.			With Carey.
			My mom always really liked Carey. You should see her smile whenever I mention him.
3.			Birthday Party.
			Me, Martin, Whitney, Doug, Paul, Tim.
4.				A Taste Of Honey.
				"The Fourth Grade Brass". Me, Mike Wilson, Carey, Mike Brown, Kevin. Herb Alpert wannabes.
	Six weeks after the start, it was only Mike Wilson. Turns out you need talent and discipline, not just a shiny trumpet. Darn.
5.			Christmas Tree Decorators, 1966.
			Mary Todd Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky. Every year each class selected two representatives.
		Diane and I were selected by our class that year. But I remember being outraged when the photographer put us on opposite ends of the group for this photo! Can you tell my disgust from the look on my face? Maybe not?
6.						Acting!
						Fourth grade Halloween play. Something about an owl who lost his hoot. Too many people to identify all here. But Kathy, center, was "The Owl", I think. That's Tim on the left in the Buddy Holly glasses.
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7.			Thanksgiving Play, 1967.
			"Turn that largest log, Edward! We must have a bright fire for your father's return!" Kathy's and my mantra for years after the play. Janna Sue, Me ("Edward"), Kathy ("Mother"), Terry
8.			More Cast and Crew.
			Left to Right - Front Row: Mike ("Shu!"), Barry, Loren. Back Row: Greg, Steve, Tom, Tim. Far Back: Mrs. Martin I think these last two photos were taken by our favorite stage mother: Mrs. Reinhold; a.k.a. "Rick's Mom". Surely she must have more stashed somewhere?