We talk about how he met and married his wife, Dinna, and how I was born, in 1971.
We talk about his time in university and how he meets my mom, Dinna, on a blind date.
We talk his time in the Soviet army and his weightlifting career. Sammy also goes AWOL, for a spell.
We talk about his adventures in technical college (high school), skating, smoking, and learning how to drink vodka.
Sammy tells stories of how his parents, Yuri and Peysa, met after WWII and what followed.
In this episode, I have a conversation with Sammy, my father. This is the first part in a series of episodes that covers the history of Sammy’s family, spanning from before The Great War (WWI) to present day. This episode… Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered about pranks, pride parades, router collets, as well as the general state of humanity? Fear not. These topics, and more, will be covered in this episode of Time with John.
Video of the Cal Ripken World Series baseball tournament in Branson, MO.
Photos of the Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series in Branson, Missouri, USA. Aug 2 – 13, 2023.
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a thirteen year old? Well, now you don’t have to.
Photos of Cal Ripken Spring League. Giants versus Jays Playoff Final.
Photos of Cal Ripken Spring League. Giants versus Angels Playoffs.
Photos of Cal Ripken Alberta Selects A at a tournament in Helena, Montana. Flickr link.
