Monthly Archives: November 2015

The Thanksgiving Story, Part 4

Posted on November 19, 2015 by richardmabeyjr

A photo of my Grandpa, Watson Mabey. This photo was taken when Grandpa was a young man in 1926, along Jacksonville Road in old Beavertown. The Thanksgiving Story, Part 4 By Richard Mabey Jr. I am working on a rewrite … Continue reading →

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The Thanksgiving Story, Part 3

Posted on November 15, 2015 by richardmabeyjr

Grandma and Grandpa, Bertha and Watson Mabey, with their cute little grandson, Dicky Jim. The Thanksgiving Story, Part 3 By Richard James Mabey Jr. Our story so far: Grandma is upset with Grandpa for wanting to take a walk down … Continue reading →

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The Thanksgiving Story, Part 2

Posted on November 14, 2015 by richardmabeyjr

The Mabey Homestead of old Beavertown was the backdrop of this true-life saga. I wrote this story, back in the fall of 1972. The Thanksgiving Story, Part 2 By Richard Mabey Jr. Our story so far: It is Thanksgiving morning … Continue reading →

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The Thanksgiving Story, Part 1

Posted on November 13, 2015 by richardmabeyjr

I wrote this story, back in the fall of 1972. My girlfriend, Penny, had just left for Rutgers University. I began my second year at County College of Morris. I found myself reflecting on days past. At the time, I … Continue reading →

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