Flint Expatriates: Happy Birthday!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday to Flint Expatriate and Central High grad Patricia McFarlane Young. She's 79 today. Have a great day, Mama.

Go here for some of Pat's reflections on Flint. And here for her memories of etiquette lessons at the Durant. And here for a story of what works means for a Flint native.

6 comments:

Cooley's DictumNovember 2, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Happy birthday, Mom Young. (And where on the eastside did the McFarlane family live?)
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Gordon YoungNovember 2, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Illinois Avenue between Olive and Iowa. You could see Homedale from the backyard.
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Duane GillesNovember 2, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Duane Gilles commented on your note "Happy Birthday!":

"Happy Birthday Mama Young!"
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AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 6:35 PM
I got a good laugh while reading your Mom's Remembrances when she mentioned the part about trying to blend in with 400 group. I had forgotten that term completely. My brother went to Flint Central about the same time. He came home from school one afternoon and complained that his buddies were giving him a hard time because he started dating a 400. She was a beauty and my parents loved her too. Dody Howes, I loved her too. That's what little brothers are for. Hope you had a great birthday Mom Young....unclebuck
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redgirlNovember 3, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Happy Birthday to you Mrs. Young - I've no doubt you duly celebrated the occasion! By the way: there are a lot of us out there looking forward to your next contribution to this fantastic blog :)
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bustdupNovember 11, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Many Many Happy Returns Mother Young! Belated, but Sincere! And Best Wishes also! I Hope the day was spent w/Your Loved Ones around You...Cheers! k.
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