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Meet Some of my Friends

Jeannette and her son Paul  are Sweetwater Market vendors.  Jeannette is 99 (2009)years old.

Paul takes loving care of his mother and she is very proud of her son. She always points him out and says “This is my son”.  The one family trait they both share is their Infectious smile.

People I Have Met Along The Way

“We Sometimes Encounter People, even perfect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight, somehow suddenly, all at once, before a word has been spoken”.               -Fydor Dostoevsky

Rosemary Stevenson
All American Girls Professional
Baseball League 1943-1954
Played with the Grand Rapids Chicks-1954, Batting Average: .232, Cooperstown Hall of Fame  1988, Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame,  1990, Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame, 2001

”Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world,  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has”.
                                                                    -Margaret Mead

Helene and Ted-LA Guitars

Helene-LA Guitars

Ted and Helene are two of the nicest and friendliest people you will ever meet.  I walked into their store a total stranger and left feeling like one of their friends.  They sure know their stuff when it comes to guitars too.  Visit their website address above or drop in at their store on Sunset Blvd. and tell them Jo Ann sent ya..