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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Oct 08, 2026 at 5:56 PM

Congratulations! Time to celebrate another year of shinning goodness on the world. Happy Birthday Hazel. Keep enjoying life. Say hi to Jeff.

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Sep 26, 2026 at 3:56 PM

Congratulation on another year Honey. More to come! Very happy birthday.

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Posted on: Sep 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Hey there Bill. glad to here things are going well with you. Another year to celebrate life.
I have been out of Santa Cruz for about 5 years- Columbia, Belize and now Mazatlan Mexico. Barbara stayed in Santa Cruz. We get along much better. I had an operation on my spine the result of a motorcycle accident in Nigeria. I have slowed down but I'm still kickin'.
Happy Birthday Buddy, keep on truckin'!

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Aug 21, 2026 at 2:39 PM

Well,there goes another year. I hope it was a good one. Enjoy your special day and get ready for another year. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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Posted on: Aug 05, 2026 at 5:40 PM

happy b-day

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I hope you are enjoying life. HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Keep on truckin'!

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Mar 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM

Another year. Way to go girl. Keep it up.

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Hey Mr. Heater. I hope life is being good to you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Posted on: Jan 27, 2026 at 11:03 PM

I hope you had a sweet Birthday. Happy Birthday Honey.

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Happy Birthday Ben. I tend to forget things now a days but I still remember this: YOU DA MAN!

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I hope life has been treating you well and that you had a wonderful birthday.

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He Bobby I hope you had a good year . Enjoy the year to come. Happy Birthday.

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Sorry I missed your birthday. I hope it was special.

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Have another Happy Birthday.

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Happy B Day. Have fun

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