May 16, 2025


Carol’s Dragonfly Ranch

Home of Carol’s Pond


Well today is another anniversary. Sixty-one years ago today an old lady made a left turn and hit me broadside on my bicycle. That was on a Saturday about 11 A.M. It was Wednesday before I knew who I was and where I was. That wreck still causes me problems today. But while I was in the hospital, my friends Gene and Janet would come to visit me and Janet would go visit Carol. It was here I first heard of Carol. While I was still in the hospital, Carol was transferred to Sloan Kettering in New York for surgery.


Gene and I both worked at the Avon Theater. Gene was the projectionist and I ran the popcorn machine. One night after the show I was cleaning the machine and heard voices coming down the stairway. I did not know anyone was in the balcony. I looked around the corner and there she was. It was the first time I ever saw Carol. I was in love immediately. And I still am in love with Carol.


Later,

Rex

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  1. Nancy KissackMay 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM

    You were a very lucky man to meet the love of your life! This is weird though ... I worked in the local theater at 15 years old ... selling (and eating) popcorn. Later I upgraded to selling tickets. What a great experience that was.

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