Tag Archives: Don Bosco Tech

Retirement … Sweet Retirement

Posted on November 14, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been approximately 16 months since I stopped punching the time clock {actually, I haven’t punched a time clock since the early summer jobs of my youth, but I digress} and stepped into “retirement.” It has been quite an experience … Continue reading →

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DBT Class of ’65

Posted on August 10, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Don Bosco Tech. Class of 1965. We must have been the greatest overachievers in the school’s history or the biggest procrastinating slackards who ever lived. Yes, the Class of 1965. Fifty-one years ago. We were too busy to celebrate our … Continue reading →

Posted in celebration, encouragement, Friends, growing up, Life, Memories, relationships, reunion, technology, Uncategorized | Tagged Class of 1965, classmates, communication, Don Bosco Tech, DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, friends, Memories, relationships | Leave a comment

Don Bosco Tech … Another Visit

Posted on March 6, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

It took me just under 50 years to revisit my alma mater — Don Bosco Tech in Paterson, NJ. Saturday, I made another trip there. Unfortunately, it is likely to be my last. The Salesian school was sold to Paterson … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, growing up, Memories, New Jersey, relationships, reunion | Tagged Don Bosco Tech, faith, Memories, Paterson, relationships | 7 Comments

Don Bosco Tech — Yesterday, Today, Forever

Posted on March 8, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I took a trip yesterday … literally and figuratively. I journeyed 234 miles to stroll down memory lane from 50-plus years ago. Don Bosco Tech, Paterson, NJ. It was my high school home from 1961-65. It’s been closed since 2002 … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, growing up, Memories, New Jersey, relationships, reunion, Uncategorized | Tagged Don Bosco Tech, DPchallenge, faith, Memories, Paterson, relationships | 35 Comments

Quandary

Posted on November 8, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I saw a video a little while back that has left me in a quandary. My feelings were definitely mixed. I’m not going to share it — many have probably seen it and it is a little disturbing. It depicts … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, family, Memories, New Jersey, relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged bullying, Don Bosco Tech, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, Memories, Paterson, relationships | 4 Comments

Here’s to Teachers

Posted on January 7, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

A few months back, I ran a story in the Reveille/Between the Lakes about the United Way of Seneca County’s Women’s Leadership Council inviting people of all ages to share a story about a teacher who changed their life. Dede … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Memories, stories | Tagged Blauvelt, Dominican College, Don Bosco Tech, DPchallenge, encouragement, Manhattan College, Memories, Paterson, St. Anthony's School, stories, SWt. Anthony's School, teachers | 1 Comment