James Porter Big Daddy

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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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Lee, are you doing well? I hope so. Congratulations on another year. Happy Birthday

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Old, and still a beauty. Happy natal day.
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Welcome to octogenarian club. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Honey.

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I beat you to 80 but you are still the man. Happy Birthday.

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Hazel, I must be getting older. I though I had already sent you a text. Wait a minute, you must be getting older too! Happy Birthday Hazel. I hope your day was special.

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We made it to the Eighties! HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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Hey Bill. How are things with you? I hope life is treating you well. I am still slumming in Mazatlan. The summer is brutal but it should subside soon. Welcome to the life of octogenarians. Is it all down hill from here? I hope not but I don't seem to be getting any closer my 1962 condition. It's been 62 years since 1962. We should have another reunion :). Let's just keep hanging in there. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

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Happy Birthday Lindy!

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Hi Carolyn, I hope you had a good year. Welcome to the 80s. May your next year be full of wonder. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Hello Nancy. I hope you are doing well and I hope your special day is special. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Keep on truckin'.

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Well congratulations Michael. You have seen the world for another year. Celebrate your special day with gusto. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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Hey Perry, another year has gone by. I hope it was a good year and I hope you have a great birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Happy birthday Phil. Keep on Truckin'.

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