James Porter Big Daddy

Profile Updated: December 16, 2022
Residing In: Santa Cruz, CA USA
Spouse/Partner: Barbara Bailey-Porter, Artist/Teacher/Art Therapist, wife for 30 years.
Homepage: www.jjbooks.space
Occupation: Retired and loving it! Teacher, Special Education-Moderate/Severe Retired
Children: Joshua Yadin Porter, 37 years old, owner Tech Village. MBA , Finance S.F. State University who is father More…of my 7 year old granddaughter, Maya and my 5 year old granddaughter Liliana.

Shaneen Dyani Porter, 40 something years old, Self-Employed Attorney, Monterey Law School, Judgemental Baker, who is mother of my 19 year old grandson, James

Geneva Rose-Emma Porter, 35 years old, Fleet Science Center, B.A Architectural Design, Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, San Diego State University,Mathematics MA.
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Here's what I've been up to:
1962-1963 San Jose State
1963-1964 Oakland City College – AA Liberal Arts
1964 – 1966 U.C. Berkeley
1966-1968 U.S. Peace Corps Nigeria
1969 Graduated from U.C. Berkeley – BA Political Science
1989 Cabrillo College – AS Electronic Technology
2018—Published a science fiction novel, "BLOOD NEXUS" (www.jjbooks.space)
2020—I will be settling in Belize for 2 years.
2020—I am held up in Yuma Arizona until Belize border opens. Trapped by the big V.
2020-Entered Belize.

School Story:

One thing I really enjoyed at OHS was the banter between Mr. Nelson and Mr. Preston. I remember the day Mr. Preston came to class with a set of bright red lip prints on his bald head. Mr. Nelson had a field day, very funny. I also remember Mr. Nelson talking about Alan Watts. The writings of Watts have had a great influence on my life. What also had a great influence on me in high school was my involvement in sports. Competition taught me that when I thought that I had given all that I had to give and I was ready to give up, I could find something from somewhere that kept me going. I was very lucky to have had so many friends at Oakland High and I hope to see many of you at the reunion.

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Apr 11, 2024 at 9:38 AM

Hey Lee, how are things going with you? I hope you had a wonderful birthday.

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Mar 29, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Posted on: Mar 29, 2024 at 1:17 AM

Happy Birthday Helen. I hope your day was special.

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Mar 25, 2024 at 10:25 PM

Posted on: Mar 25, 2024 at 10:42 AM

Well another year has pasted and we are still kickin'. Keep it up Francis and have a wonderful birthday!

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Mar 24, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Happy Birthday Russel. Keep on truckin'

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Mar 04, 2024 at 1:33 AM
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Posted on: Jan 10, 2024 at 10:35 AM

Ben, you have made the class of 62 proud. I hope your birthday was special. Keep on truckin'.

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Nov 17, 2023 at 11:31 AM
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Oct 17, 2023 at 1:28 PM

Bobby, we made it another year. I guess God must have a reason for keeping us around. I hope things are going well for you and that you have a happy birthday. Take care my man.

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Oct 12, 2023 at 1:27 PM

Happy birthday Linda. I hope life is treating you well.

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Oct 08, 2023 at 3:16 PM

It is hard to believe that another year has gone by but here we happy birthday Hazel I hope it has been a wonderful one for you

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Posted on: Sep 21, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Hey Bill, there goes another one under the bridge. I hope everything is going well with you and that you have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Let's just keep getting older together.
I am still hanging out in Mazatlan Mexico and slowly getting older. But that happens to the best of us. Dealing with the summer heat is the biggest problem. In another month it should be cooler and that is the best time of year here in Mazatlan.
Take care and have a wonderful life

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Sep 12, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Happy birthday even though it's a little late. I hope you had a wonderful day and I hope life has been treating you well.

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Sep 05, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Hey Giffy, isn't it fun getting older? I hope you had a wonderful birthday. Keep up the good work!

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Aug 30, 2023 at 11:59 AM

Happy birthday Nanci. I hope life is treating you well. Gtg

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Aug 27, 2023 at 10:48 PM

What, are you still getting older? Well so am I. That's why I miss giving you a happy birthday on the correct day. Anyway, we are both getting older and that's a good thing. Let's just keep it up. Happy Birthday!

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Aug 21, 2023 at 10:08 PM

Are you having fun getting older? I hope so. Happy Birthday Tyrone!'

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Aug 07, 2023 at 12:12 PM

Happy birthday old man. I hope the years have treated you well.

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Jun 06, 2023 at 1:39 PM

Happy Birthday! I hope life is treating you well. Stay young

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Posted on: Apr 28, 2023 at 12:16 PM

Hey lady, I hope life is treating you well and that your special day is special. Happy Birthday!

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