tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post3452421872536697061..comments2024-03-28T04:25:44.179-05:00Comments on Lone Wolf Concerto: WHAT'S IN THE BOX?Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-16458539683317533762016-05-02T11:35:33.888-05:002016-05-02T11:35:33.888-05:00I'm glad that I have at least a few treasures ...I'm glad that I have at least a few treasures left. My father was notorious for throwing things out - - and the movers did the rest.....Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-38833288278690302812016-05-02T11:30:51.876-05:002016-05-02T11:30:51.876-05:00Everything in life is a trap - in one way or anoth...Everything in life is a trap - in one way or another. I had a very colorful and unusual past, which is a pleasurably stark contrast to my present mundane existence. The past is the sole foundation of what we are today and I value it. There's no guarantee for our future.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-84207327905281249492016-05-02T11:18:24.275-05:002016-05-02T11:18:24.275-05:00I'm glad that I found these items, but it'...I'm glad that I found these items, but it's still little compensation for all I lost.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-77571474697569012972016-05-02T06:12:01.047-05:002016-05-02T06:12:01.047-05:00I just wrote a new post explaining my experience w...I just wrote a new post explaining my experience with the movers. No resolution yet, but I'm not giving up easily!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-39004726638469629562016-05-02T06:10:57.038-05:002016-05-02T06:10:57.038-05:00I really wanted to move the things myself, but I w...I really wanted to move the things myself, but I was in a big hurry and thought that "professional" movers would save time and trouble. Wow, was I wrong!!!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-87037195154900610182016-05-02T06:08:38.427-05:002016-05-02T06:08:38.427-05:00I actually found three photos of me as an infant. ...I actually found three photos of me as an infant. I chose the one that looks the "best" - infants are kinda ugly.<br />I'm glad that there were at least a FEW things the movers didn't "lose". I was a FOOL not to bring my treasures in the car when I drove to TN - but I was in a Toyota with three cats.<br /><br />I love that mirror, too. It's from Italy. I always hang it in my bedroom so I can see it when I'm in bed. I never tire of looking at it.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-84744564754326472012016-05-02T06:06:36.291-05:002016-05-02T06:06:36.291-05:00Jon,
I wish I would stumble upon some mysterious ...Jon,<br /><br />I wish I would stumble upon some mysterious box containing such moments from my past, as rather unspectacular as it was. If there was anything hidden in my parents old house it has disappeared into the yawl of some landfill I am sure. But now you may have more interesting tales to tell, and do tell.<br /><br />Larrynitewrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968271056094267260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-40907600774141739172016-05-02T06:03:44.882-05:002016-05-02T06:03:44.882-05:00This is only a tiny fraction of what I had, Geo. b...This is only a tiny fraction of what I had, Geo. but I'm thankful for it. I will NEVER trust anyone with my possessions again, but it's FAR too late.<br /><br />Nichelle Nichols is still around and a very lovely lady.<br />I have an autographed book from Reagan - my Mom and I had quite a lengthy conversation with him (way before he was president).Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-80710626566785768562016-05-02T05:57:15.535-05:002016-05-02T05:57:15.535-05:00I met Perry when he was on the set of Riptide and ...I met Perry when he was on the set of Riptide and he was a real hunk - also very nice.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-5547846138404667372016-05-02T05:53:14.597-05:002016-05-02T05:53:14.597-05:00I just wrote a new post which more fully explains ...I just wrote a new post which more fully explains my experience with the movers. I initially thought they had stolen things, but now I believe it was solely stupidity and neglect.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-60859645728556208772016-05-02T05:51:01.298-05:002016-05-02T05:51:01.298-05:00The AFI is much different today than it was long a...The AFI is much different today than it was long ago. I was nominated to be a member for my "achievements" in preserving the legacy of film history. At the time I didn't think much about it. I attended some lectures and special screenings, and I was given the opportunity to write more articles about the history of motion pictures.<br />My new blog post tells more about my nightmare with the moving company.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-37397290713983269122016-05-02T03:36:30.160-05:002016-05-02T03:36:30.160-05:00dear friend, it is good to look back don't don...dear friend, it is good to look back don't don't stay there to long. It is a trap. Move forward. Make new memories. Just a thought....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-6432153469906041692016-05-02T02:47:35.984-05:002016-05-02T02:47:35.984-05:00What a treasure trove. So happy for you to have re...What a treasure trove. So happy for you to have reconnected with this personal memorabila. TARYTERREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620999913159718018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-30989993348912376322016-05-02T00:55:01.691-05:002016-05-02T00:55:01.691-05:00How awesome to have come across this box and all o...How awesome to have come across this box and all of its memories. Was there never any resolution as to your lost items??Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-22403367220627268262016-05-01T20:23:05.592-05:002016-05-01T20:23:05.592-05:00If you move again rent a truck and drive your trea...If you move again rent a truck and drive your treasures yourself. Beautiful entry.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007728342316668058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-49101206150417403112016-05-01T19:50:01.652-05:002016-05-01T19:50:01.652-05:00Wow and congratulations on this re-discovery, Jon....Wow and congratulations on this re-discovery, Jon. I'm so happy for you!!!<br />The photo of your infant self with downy blonde fuzz is precious. (As is your expression.)<br />Those personal letters are certainly a treasure ... maybe more important, a connection point to the way you were. Thanks for sharing these with us today!<br /><br />PS - I'm still delighted by that hand-painted mirror!Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-49645251749193177292016-05-01T19:49:16.804-05:002016-05-01T19:49:16.804-05:00Jon, I never get your limits. You come up with the...Jon, I never get your limits. You come up with these incredible treasures and I am astonished. Sure, I've got an autographed pic of Nichelle Nichols --my secret pal-- and Ronald Reagan was almost unavoidable downtown, but you've got a veritable museum in that beautiful box. If you ever move again, attach it to your person.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-12264982948220099282016-05-01T18:56:58.043-05:002016-05-01T18:56:58.043-05:00ps...yes I know who Perry King is. He has been mat...ps...yes I know who Perry King is. He has been material for many a sexual fantasy, ha haMistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-34382374834921510412016-05-01T18:55:08.271-05:002016-05-01T18:55:08.271-05:00I was just thinking. How do movers "loss"...I was just thinking. How do movers "loss" something in transit? Are you sure they didn't swipe these things and then sell them? I would have been mad as hell as in Queen of Hearts, Of with their heads mad. What lovely mementoes. While its great you have them, at least you'll have your memories. That first picture is adorable, and usually my same reaction to Mondays. I guess you figured I am loving the Mae West part of this seeing she is one of the Casa du Borghese's Patron Saints.Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-9365457461728522402016-05-01T18:44:35.383-05:002016-05-01T18:44:35.383-05:00OMB, this stuff is FABULOUS! but what I cannot fi...OMB, this stuff is FABULOUS! but what I cannot figure out is why the movers wanted your diaries. and tools. what did you do as a member of the american film institute?anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.com