Category Archives: 1964

Remembering the Big Old Maple Tree

Posted on March 20, 2017 by richardmabeyjr

The big old maple tree, showing its proximity to the old Mabey Homestead. Remembering the Big Old Maple Tree By Richard Mabey Jr. One of my most cherished memories of my childhood is the memory of the big old maple … Continue reading →

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Reflections of the Summer of 1964

Posted on March 18, 2017 by richardmabeyjr

One of the great moments of being a kid was having 12 cents in your pocket and choosing which comic book you were going to buy! Reflections of the Summer of 1964 By Richard Mabey Jr. Lately, I’ve been thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in 1964, Accomplishment, Ad Agency, Batman, Beavertown, Boyhood Days, Comic Books, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Jack Kirby, Journey to Truth, Lincoln Park, Mabey Homestead, Memory, Moe's Sweet Shop, My Old New Jersey Home, Mysteries of Old Lincoln Park, New Jersey, NJ, Nostalgia, Old Beavertown, Route 202, Small Town America, Spider-Man, Spiritual Lesson, Stan Lee, Superman, The Old Tree Fort, Time Travel, To thine own self be true., Wisdom | 5 Comments

The Old Tree in the Middle of the Morris Canal

Posted on September 11, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

The old tree in the middle of the Morris Canal was a noted landmark to a lot of the kids who walked the tow path of the old canal during the 1960’s. The Old Tree in the Middle of the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1964, Batman, Believe in yourself!, Boyhood Days, Comic Books, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Life's Dreams, Lincoln Park, Mabey Lane, Memory, Moe's Sweet Shop, Morris Canal, Old Lincoln Park, Small Town America, The Old Tree Fort, Wisdom | 2 Comments

The Old Cedar On The Mound

Posted on August 25, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

A photo of the old cedar on the mound. The Old Cedar On The Mound By Richard Mabey Jr. The old cedar on the mound was an old landmark of the old gang, from my childhood. The old cedar on … Continue reading →

Posted in 1964, Be Strong!, Believe in yourself!, Boyhood Days, Destiny, Determination, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Friendship, Homecoming, Incline Plane Ten East, Legal Advice, Life's Dreams, Lincoln Park, Memory, Morris Canal, My Old New Jersey Home, New Jersey, Old Beavertown, Small Town America, Spiritual Lesson, Stand Tall, Stuart S., The old cedar on the mound, The Old Clubhouse, The Old Tree Fort, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Reflections of My Old Tree Fort

Posted on August 14, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

An old photo of myself, from the summer of 1968, standing on the lower level of my old tree fort. Reflections of My Old Tree Fort By Richard Mabey Jr. In the early summer of 1964, having just completed the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1964, Believe in yourself!, Boyhood Days, Dad, Determination, Dreams, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Friendship, Giving, Homecoming, Life's Dreams, Lincoln Park, Love of Family, Mabey Homestead, Memory, My Old New Jersey Home, Small Town America, Stuart S., The Old Maple Tree, The Old Tree Fort, Tree Fort, Wisdom | 2 Comments