Blog Appreciation Day

Today is "Blog Appreciation Day"! Who knew that there was such a day?

I know in past post I mentioned getting quite a few email from SHS Tigers. It is nice to know that they are reading too and responding!! Thanks, Tigers!

I want to share this Tiger's email with you. It is a testiment that we aren't the only ones with fond memories of Mike Paulsen. This email is one of two I have received from SHS (within a day of each other) learning of Mike's passing for the first time from the post "Remembering Mike". I hope when you get a chance to email me with information, you have a fond memory of Mike. This email is also one of a several that I've received that have expressed their appreciation of the information in the blog as well as encouraging and supporting it. Thanks readers and responders! I am so glad that you're enjoying it.

Hey Rami!
My name is Matt Blackford and I went SHS. Was supposed to graduate in 86 but didn't make it until 87 due to illness. I ran across your blog the other day and wanted to say thanks for doing what you are doing and making good old memories seem like yesterday.

I don't know if you knew me back then but I vaguely remember seeing you around (parties and things like that).

The other day I was reading your blog and saw the posting of Mike Paulsen. He and I used to live across the street from each other before his family moved out towards Cross Gates. We were pretty close and often times inseparable. We were typical little kids racing "big wheels" and playing mischief in our neighborhood. I even remember that he dropped a brick onto my head from about 20 feet in the air when we were building a tree fort in my backyard. Funny how you remember the painfull but funny memories of a person. I was shocked to see that he had passed away.

I used to run into Mike every now and then while "cruising" or just making rounds at functions. We always greeted each other with a hug instead of a handshake.

I just wanted to say thank you for bringing up some good memories and keep on blogging. I know you will find most of your classmates- just keep trying!
Take care,
Matt

ALSO a GREAT BIG THANKS to Charlene Cafarelle (SHS 87) for taking the time to read my post on "Calling All......" and responding to it via an email to SHS blog and inspiring the post on Labels...Do They Still Exist? Click to read!

A little bird has also told me that Brian H. knows about the blog along with Chris K. I have Chris K's address information, but need confirmation on Brian H's. So Brian......I hope to hear something from you via the blog. And guys, a nice update from both of you would be great to post.

I often (well everyday) check out SHS Class of 86's blog. Today there was a picture posted of Amy D. and her husband, Rick N. Amy, I found you by being nosey so if you find us... contact us. Or if we don't hear from you, we'll be calling. I hope the address and phone number I found are correct, and we hope to see you at our reunion.

Remember to send all information to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com. Also, we need your help with locating others. Let us know who you still keep in touch with.