Fort Wayne's Santa Claus

Burger Chef on Bluffton Road
Burger Chef 1970'sOriginally uploaded by kristinafhThis isn't the picture of THAT Burger Chef but still, it looks remarkably like the one that we used to visit from time to time.I loved the "fun meals" and the works bar was awesome. It was one of the earliest times in my life that I was allowed to make

The McMillen Globe
Photo Credits: CONTENTdm CollectionI don't think that I can say this enough times. I absolutely loved my downtown library. It was big, had lots of books, cool fountains to throw pennies in, and most importantly, the GLOBE.Whenever I would find

It Was A Tuesday, in November...1973
I came home from school like I normally did - on the yellow bluebird school bus. My bus stop was at the corner of Pinecrest and South Cedar Crest Circle so I had to walk a little bit to my house. As I neared my house, I saw that there was an ambulance parked in front of the Boice's house. Th

A Guy and His Gun
In January of 1986, I worked three jobs. Why? I was 19 and I was on a quest to make money and to keep myself as busy as possible. I always liked to be on the go and with three jobs - I certainly was!One of the disadvantages of living on Third Street was that all parking occurred on the street. My used 1979 Red Honda Accord could amazingly fit into small spots and believe me, I took advantage of that as much as possible. If I happened to come home late, I usually had to park at least a block away. My grandparents (who I lived with), were never thrilled if my car was not within view. I think they just liked to keep an eye on me and my stuff :).