Since I have not written all week, I believe it was time I put pen to paper. Tonite, I posted a video from my dad’s home movies on YouTube. Type Redbank Maine South Portland or look by my name under fiddlinsuz. They are all videos by my dad and mom when we were younger. They are a treasure trove of Redbank people and events. However tonite, I posted the wrong video as it was mostly Little League, skating at Millcreek and a short clip at the end of Pegasus going out to Fort Williams for a photo shoot. I think you may enjoy seeing that.
                 I have been feeling sick for a few days. I am also researching for a story in the works which I can pull together in a few weeks. It has been an interesting week as I was able to see my friend Virginia Fleck, the artist, who was visiting her family. We had a great evening full of conversation. 
                 Since we are speaking of Redbank, please check out www.southportland.org and scroll down to South Portland Historical Society on the left hand side. August 21st will be a live chat about the Redbank Plane Crash of 1944 as one of the topics. Hopefully some who recalled the event will attend. Everyone is invited who has an interest. On September 18th there will be another chat about Redbank Village. Please spread the word as it would be nice to have many old time families talk about living there and raising their families there. I plan to be at both events.     
                    Recently, one former Redbanker told me that she tired of seeing so many Redbank stories on the Mainetoday.com page. I grew weary of writing just my own memories, but I continued for the love of the comments. People seemed to connect through the comments and that meant a lot to me. Anyhow, I realize that she was probably one of the few that felt that way. There was a certain faction of kids who grew up there that did not want to be associated with the neighborhood. I guess maybe they felt Redbank defined who they were, so maybe I can understand that. However, I am from the neighborhood, but it is not all of who I am. I had many good memories and never felt ashamed to live there. Fortunately, I never looked upon anyone else as less than me, because after all, it is only geography. If you are still hung up about growing up in Redbank, I suggest counseling. So please, let’s spread the word about South Portland Historical Society’s evening programs.