Catchy Room Phone

Landlines are rare these days, but with dials, even more so. 

This was in our room at the Whitman 

Reunion 4--Sunday Tour

On Sunday (August 2nd, 2026), Ron Higgins, a longtime Walla Walla educator, who eventually became principal of Wa-Hi,led us on a tour of the Wa-Hi campus, which has undergone extensive remodeling in recent years.

Higgins, who retired a few years ago, was very energetic and engaging.

Reunion 3--The Class Then

The Wa-Hi Class of 76, as it was getting ready to graduate.

Oxarc At Night

This building was so essential in my life.  Oxarc was B. Barer And Sons.  A business started by my great Grandfather, B. Barer and eventually owned by my father.  

It sold to Oxarc in 2000.

Reunion 2--The Class Now

The Walla Walla High School class of '76, meeting for its 50th reunion at the Walla Walla County Club.

Class Of '76 Returns

The Wa-hi class is '76 celebrated 50 years with a reunion this past weekend (July 30th-August 2nd).

The Whitman 2

Another view, this time from the West from our room at Whitman.  Walla Walla's City Hall in the foreground.

Bird's Eye View Walla Walla

I've never stayed this high in Walla Walla.  We are staying in the Whitman Hotel tower.  Our room is on the 6th floor.

Dodger Stadium First Time Certificate

Fans who attend a Dodger game for the first time, can get a certificate.

Birthday Brother

Posing with my brother at Duke's in Malibu.  Steve was celebrate a 55th birthday.

Whale Watching Off Long Beach Coast

 On a boat tour with my brothers and their wives, we were able to run into a dolphin pod. 

Jackie Robinson Statue

A great man who easily transcended baseball, In Jackie Robinson''s statue looms large at Dodger Stadium.

Meeting Their Mascot

Even though I was wearing Mariner gear, the Dodger mascot was happy to pose with me.