tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post4526838443437108933..comments2024-01-08T15:58:30.133-05:00Comments on Maria McKenzie: Jack Johnson's Tragic Love StoryMaria McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-77017748367811857792021-12-26T15:45:57.705-05:002021-12-26T15:45:57.705-05:00For those who have never heard of or seen photo fo...For those who have never heard of or seen photo footage of Jack Johnson stop taking history for granted.Mr. Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679315474896658565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-39424026121233206762012-02-24T12:59:01.296-05:002012-02-24T12:59:01.296-05:00Wasn't that an awesome book! I stil haven'...Wasn't that an awesome book! I stil haven't seen the documentary but I plan to:).Maria McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-57984318175998514002012-02-24T10:41:46.053-05:002012-02-24T10:41:46.053-05:00I have indeed. I've read Ward's book, and ...I have indeed. I've read Ward's book, and I have the Ken Burns documentary among my collection, so his story is one I'm quite familiar with.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-58094963252452337892012-02-23T19:34:39.849-05:002012-02-23T19:34:39.849-05:00@Jennette: I'm sure Jack was in Dayton at some...@Jennette: I'm sure Jack was in Dayton at some point!<br /><br />@Kittie: I'll let you know what I find out;).<br /><br />@Come At Me: Thanks for stopping by my blog!Maria McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-39192751395418048652012-02-22T16:31:42.605-05:002012-02-22T16:31:42.605-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Maria. Ohhh, wouldn't...Thanks for stopping by, Maria. Ohhh, wouldn't it be something if he's the same person? It would be nice to know, but, just like we kept walking that night, it would feel awkward to reactivate his past career. But please let me know if he's the one.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-91889506109947289592012-02-22T08:33:20.046-05:002012-02-22T08:33:20.046-05:00What an amazing coincidence, Maria! My eyes poppe...What an amazing coincidence, Maria! My eyes popped! When Father Collins filled out the paperwork to retire from the Navy, he listed Mrs. Collins (with a Boston address) as the next of kin. A Yeoman asked if she were his wife or his mother, a routine question. I heard that when he replied "wife," the yeoman looked really surprised. Anyway, Father Collins then put in his papers to leave the priesthood. I don't know that Mrs. Collins hadn't been a nun, but since Father Collins was from the Boston area, like is wife, I doubt that they would have ended up on the West Coast. But, having said that, there are warm fuzziness that life has been good to your neighbor. Thank you for dropping by and sharing!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-35742635679467770162012-02-21T20:59:03.655-05:002012-02-21T20:59:03.655-05:00I'd heard of Jack Johnson, but that's abou...I'd heard of Jack Johnson, but that's about it. Funny thing, I think I ran across his name while I was researching for my post on boxing history in Dayton, so he's probably gone a few rounds here! I love the quote, too. Timeless and beautiful!Jennette Marie Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992037939637425401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-77528100973395816832012-02-21T10:42:48.723-05:002012-02-21T10:42:48.723-05:00@Old Kitty: It is an amzing story! Jack Johnson re...@Old Kitty: It is an amzing story! Jack Johnson really was larger than life!<br /><br />@Kittie Howard: I actually just learned about the documentary when I wrote the post. I'm not sure how old it is, but you can probably get if from the library, which is what I'll be looking into:)!<br /><br />@Shelly: I was amazed to learn that Etta was a socialite!<br /><br />@Desert Rocks: I found out their story would be on HBO during Valentine's Day a couple of weeks before I wrote my post;)!Maria McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-91060707570627373682012-02-20T20:51:21.121-05:002012-02-20T20:51:21.121-05:00I don't remember and your story brings back so...I don't remember and your story brings back so many memories. By the way they did a story on the Lovings on the news on Valentine's Day. You are ahead of your time Maria! Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-6880176641800735402012-02-20T19:53:12.817-05:002012-02-20T19:53:12.817-05:00I learned something I didn't know about Etta.I learned something I didn't know about Etta.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-58508381067825343262012-02-20T17:14:41.512-05:002012-02-20T17:14:41.512-05:00Yes, I've heard of Jack Johnson and knew the b...Yes, I've heard of Jack Johnson and knew the basics about his remarkable life and would love to see the PBS documentary. Thank you for sharing. I'm going to see when it's playing in our area.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-75257072172878070182012-02-20T17:07:08.650-05:002012-02-20T17:07:08.650-05:00What an amazing array of characters! Jack and Etta...What an amazing array of characters! Jack and Etta's story deserve to be told - wonderful people - larger than life and completely tragic. I'm sure I've seen the film - I would love to now!! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.com