"Homer" (my senior prom date) who else was in our class with the name Helen???? Of course I'm "Stash" - God, I haven't heard that in 25 years - what a rush of memories!!! Yes, unfortunately HTS - otherwise known as "Regis Academy" has been the victim of downsizing. It's doors were permanently closed this past June. It's now an empty building with a lot of memories in those halls and rooms.

Sorry to burst your bubble - (or delusions) about my e/address. I was dubbed that about 15 yrs. ago by our Golf Tournament Committee here at the church. No one knew my last name - subsequently, Helen of the Church or "HOTC" - the 39 was the last year that I bothered to update the age - or maybe subconsciously I really don't want to.

I don't think the clothes - specifically bell bottoms and now peasant blouses - bothers me so much. It's the music these kids listen to. I just wonder whether "their" music will survive like the 60's, 70's and 80's did? This rap -(or crap) as I affectionately refer to it as - is truly "no talent noise." OK - I'll get off my soap box. I just can't get into humming a rap song. - Now let's all join in a verse of American Pie - now that's a classic!

Doc - let me quote the Carpenters - "You've only just begun......" If you think a 9 yr old is challenging.....my condolences. I guess I feel the generation gap somewhat. My kids are 22 and 19. Sometimes, I have to remind myself that I am their mother and not a friend. The older they get - the more they seem to identify with you. By the way Ann Marie - (my son) Mark said to tell Amy "Hello". Also, I give you all the credit in the world - trying for #5. I think I would have to take the bridge if that was me. After 19 yrs. I don't think that I could start all over again. I'm really enjoying my freedom again. You go girl!!!

And no I did not foget about Rose Vnukowski-Garrity. Actually, I see Rose several times a week. In addition to being church secretary at St. John's, Larksville she is also at St. Frances Cabrini, Carverton and.... a member here at the Lake. Any other church
secretaries out there????