I was reflecting on some parts of growing up today. It’s part of my famous memoirs that will soon be published. (Just kidding.)

But as I thought about my growing up years I began to reflect on my schooling and my church. Then… the realization hit me.

My old elementary schools (Third Avenue, which became Ben Day School, and Nettie Hartnett), along with my junior high (East Junior High) are all closed.

My old home church where I grew up: closed.

It’s like I haven’t existed!

I better hurry up on those memoirs!