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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Sep 24, 2022 at 2:55 PM

Posted on: Sep 22, 2022 at 12:14 PM

Seems like I just wished you a happy birthday a week ago. Anyway, have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. For real this time.

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Sep 14, 2022 at 11:53 AM

Hey Bill, I'm wishing you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY today because I might forget to next week. Short time memory loss—another gift one gets for being old.

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Sorry I missed your birthday. I hope it was a happy one.

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Aug 29, 2022 at 6:58 PM

Did I miss your birthday again? I have miss a few of my own. Anyway, I hope you had a HAPPY BIRTHDY!

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Aug 20, 2022 at 7:26 PM

Hey, how are you doing old man? I hope you had a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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I am still older than you are but have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY anyway.

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May 20, 2022 at 12:50 PM

Happy Birthday you old Drifter. I hope life is treating you well.

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Posted on: Apr 08, 2022 at 8:24 AM

Hey Lee, you made it another year, congratulations! Have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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Mar 27, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Posted on: Mar 27, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Frances, guess what, I forget your birthday. If it gives you any comfort, I have forgotten my own birthday—twice!. I hope that your birthday was better than my memory and that you had a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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Mar 24, 2022 at 2:48 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Russel. Keep on truckin'! I guess you left the Santa Cruz area. I hope you are enjoying life.

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Mar 21, 2022 at 6:57 AM

Hey Dan, it's that time of year again. Time to remember that you have made it through another year. Congratulations! Have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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Have a great Birthday!

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Jan 29, 2022 at 9:43 AM

Happy birthday Arlene!

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Jan 25, 2022 at 7:32 AM

Still looking fine!

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Posted on: Jan 20, 2022 at 5:29 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Honey. I hope your life is amazing!

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Keep on truckin'!

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Dec 26, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Michael was my roommate for three semesters at UC. I got to know Micahel well and we formed a connection that was special. His father had a connection to the Raiders and Michael and I were able to work the chains at a Raider game. He seem to love  his life in Israel and I believe he had a good life there. Rest in peace Michael, life will miss you.

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