tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130243938983381182.post3931388132873512723..comments2024-03-25T08:05:40.111-04:00Comments on Window Over the Sink: Thanks, Mr. KennedyLiz Flahertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130243938983381182.post-35847029503596173142018-06-06T07:58:56.097-04:002018-06-06T07:58:56.097-04:00John Kennedy was killed the day I was taking a fin...John Kennedy was killed the day I was taking a final exam my first quarter at Manchester College. The news of his being shot was on the radio as I was driving to school. During the exam all the bells on campus and across North Manchester begin to toll, we knew he had died. I was taking my final exam of my final class before graduation the day Bobby Kennedy was killed. Those two events framed my college experience. It was also the era of Vietnam, hippies and riots across America. Looking back on it, I find that in many ways I was insulated from most of it. I was so busy being a farmer's wife, mother to three children, studying and doing all the things necessary to keep a hone and family that I didn't have time to be involved in things outside of my immediate circle of experience. Things have changed since them and<br />I appreciate your perspective.Connie F Paynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130243938983381182.post-55559933322958971152018-06-05T07:55:19.741-04:002018-06-05T07:55:19.741-04:00Yes to all of what you've said here. I'd l...Yes to all of what you've said here. I'd like to be more eloquent, but you've done that for both of us. Thnak you.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809913527142033733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130243938983381182.post-44314386026916162742014-06-06T15:57:11.600-04:002014-06-06T15:57:11.600-04:00Thank you, Sandy. For coming by and, especially, f...Thank you, Sandy. For coming by and, especially, for the service you've given.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807951810486601442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130243938983381182.post-74023163553797257962014-06-06T12:28:45.243-04:002014-06-06T12:28:45.243-04:00It was one of those moments that stays with you fo...It was one of those moments that stays with you forever. Getting ready for school and listening to the radio. When I heard Bobby Kennedy had been shot, I felt that this country would never realize the promises he'd made. It hasn't. All we can do is our part to make changes and keep the country strong. I came from a military family with military order and discipline beaten into me every day. With the sting of John Kennedy's assassination still burning, that was the day I decided I would also wear the uniform of this country and pick up arms against our enemies. No regrets.Sandra Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061923642210002206noreply@blogger.com