Jim was when Thomas moved to Virginia to teach at Greenbriar military Academy. His mother and the children drove from California and camped along the way to visit their father. Even though Jim was a young boy, he already was an expert camper. His mother was not a typical parent; she was ahead of her time. Laura earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Stanford University, with her master’s degree in paleontology. She traveled alone to Berlin, Germany to study sculpture. She lived to the age of 94.
When Jim was eight years old, he lost his older brother Charles. Jim believed that his brother’s death had something to do with his parents marrying again. In that same year, the kids, Laura, and the Model A roadster traveled from California to the world’s fair in Chicago. Jim remembered how much fun he had riding in the rumble seat in that crowded car stuffed with people, baggage, and camping gear. Some of Thomas’s rants included, "Shut the God damned doors," "Goddammit kid, you would forget your head, if it was not screwed on your shoulders." During those scary moments, Jim wanted to stay away from his father as much as possible. Although his father never hit him, he threatened him with, "I will tear your arm off and beat you to death with that bloody stump."
Ran 11 Miles at Cronan a bit cold this morning but beautiful out. Here some more Stats from my GPS today.
11.03 miles
Time 2:06: 05
Pace 11’ 25"
Elevation Gain 2441 ft
Elevation Loss 2448 ft
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