Have you ever wondered, When you’re apart, The distance of friendship, The space from your heart? Friendship may be far, But still it is near. Listen to the soul, The heart will hear. Bonds from the past, Made connections from the start. Friendship gained holds, Though now miles apart. Fate does as it will. It […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Birds Asleep”
Once two boys aged eight or nine, Discovered lying upon the ground, Lovely colors, on feathers so fine, Lying there without a sound. They were side by side, Where the hunter had them laid. The boys knew they had died, And sadly looked at the sight they made. With small sticks and hands, They dug […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Do Unto Others”
Think very clearly, As you pass through the day. Take care of all your features, How you act and what you say. Let your feelings flow, But give more than you receive. Have tears come from joy, Not from those who grieve. In your heart have room for mercy. Forgive a weakness you have seen. […]
James Garrett: New novel captures spirit of early ’60s high school football
My novel “One Great Season 9-0!” continues to reach people as football season approaches. The fictional city of Homestead, and Homestead High School, is an obvious reference to Benicia and Benicia High School. I wanted to capture the atmosphere of a small town in 1960 as it was in Benicia at that time. Too much has […]
James Garrett: Who was the Panthers’ greatest player? The case for Kimble
ANOTHER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON IS ALMOST UPON US. The thought brings to mind the athlete I believe to be the best all-around football player to wear the blue-and-gold uniform of the Panthers during “The Golden Era” of Benicia High School football, the 1948 through 1960 seasons when the varsity team had a record of […]