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Childhood & Adolescence

Stories about Wayne up through leaving home for college.

  • “Hobby Shops” on base
    Childhood & Adolescence | Family

    “Hobby Shops” on base

    ByWayne Willis December 30, 2024December 30, 2024

    This hand-crafted purse reminded me of a leatherworking course my Mom, sister and I took when living in Elizabeth City, NC. I’m pretty sure we did it under the auspices of the US Navy, in the on-base “hobby shop” they provided to officers “and their dependents.”

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  • Factory Tours Anyone?
    Childhood & Adolescence

    Factory Tours Anyone?

    ByWayne Willis September 5, 2011November 24, 2022

    Growing up, I got to experience something that seems to have receded from modern life, if not disappeared — the Factory Tour. I was reminded of factory tours when Debi invited me to go see the TCHO Factory Tour on Pier 17 in San Francisco a few months back.  It was interesting to sit on…

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  • Childhood & Adolescence | Family | Miscellaneous | Personal

    My Sister, Diane

    ByWayne Willis August 19, 2010January 25, 2018

    I recently got to spend some time with my sister, Diane — first at a wedding, then on a long, 8-hour drive to her home and then for a short visit with her and her son, Tim. I also met her boyfriend, David, who asked about me about growing up with Diane. I gave my…

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  • Adulthood | Age | Business | Childhood & Adolescence | Family | Miscellaneous | Personal | Politics | Religion & Spirituality | Youth

    Inaugural Post – Why Do This

    ByWayne Willis April 2, 2010January 25, 2018

    I thought it would useful for me to outline what I want to accomplish by making this blog. I plan to start taking a more public profile — professionally and personally.   Some of that will be on existing sites — LinkedIn (for professional bio and recommendations);  Facebook (for friends, who will see a broader…

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