Category Archives: Likeke R. McBride

Paying Attention

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

Pay attention. You might want to know this someday. ~ Likeke R. McBride When I was a teenager I loathed Dad’s phrase, though he was invariably right. I paid attention at times. I paid attention when he pointed out native … Continue reading →

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The 12th Street Bridge, Fairhaven

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

A Depression-era bridge finished in 1932, so few years after the birth years of my Dad and Mom (not that long ago, then). Its stanchions serve as canvas for taggers. The tags don’t last, are painted over by the community’s … Continue reading →

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1964 [ Change | Restlessness ]

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

[4] We are moving again. [64] Point Reyes: Dad’s in the law enforcement phase of his National Park Service career. It’s an unhappy time, but we have Heidi now. She’ll be our only family dog. I’m oblivious. I’ll be four; … Continue reading →

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1982 [ Running | Preparing Exile ]

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

[22] In December I graduate from college, receive my B.A. in Political Science. Unknowingly, I’ve prepared myself for a running leap into unemployment. [82] My mistakes are catching up: I’m an emotional and psychological wreck. The highlight of my year … Continue reading →

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1978 [ Mistakes / Fall | College ]

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

[18] The toughest year. Until November I’m a minor. This mitigates my mistakes. I want to say I’m sorry. [78] In the fall (after my fall) I’m off to college: the University of Hawai‛i at Manoa. I’m relieved to be … Continue reading →

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1976 [ Selective Service | Love / Bicentennial ]

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

[16] My 16th birthday: Dad drives me to the Post Office to sign my Selective Service documents. [76] I sign; I’m an American man, love my country. It’s the law & an act of faith & love. While “The Star-Spangled … Continue reading →

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1985 [ The Navy | Two Navy Men ]

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

[25] I called & woke Dad, told him through his astonishment I had joined the Navy would be a Sailor, too — as he had been once. [85] It was unlike me: in high school & college, (after the Vietnam … Continue reading →

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2007 [ Foreclosure | Meaning ]

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

[7] Foreclosure: I walk away from                            my home. [47] The “Great Recession” hasn’t started. Financial difficulties are coalescing. Dad would know what to do. I call, inform Mom. What does this mean? Aghast: Mom, what do you mean by that? … Continue reading →

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1993 [ Dad | Two Writers ]

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

[33] A “Years before, years after” break. Peleliu inport San Diego: the note on my rack, the torture of being told of Dad’s hospitalization by someone I loathed. In shock I flew to Honolulu. [63] Dad’d been coughing up blood … Continue reading →

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1991 [ Around the World | Peleliu ]

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

[31] I travel around the world courtesy the Navy. More momentous is my leaving P.J. (she disliked “Pamela”). I want to stay. My extension request is denied. Before I leave we argue. [91] I drive to California to report to … Continue reading →

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