Becoming a Veterinarian, Childhood memory – Page 2

Notes on My Father, From the Archives

Frank William Larsen, 1909 – 1993 D. E. Larsen, DVM My father’s early life was difficult at its best. He grew into an exceptional father for having grown up without a father. He rarely spoke of his early life. And when he did, he only told stories in small snippets. It took me well overContinue reading “Notes on My Father, From the Archives”

The Quail Hunt

D. E. Larsen, DVM Mom was just setting the table for dinner when I came into the house after doing chores at the barn. “Dana called a little bit ago,” Mom said. “He wanted you to call him back. He wanted you to come up and stay overnight this weekend. I think they have movedContinue reading “The Quail Hunt “

The Grand Tour, July – August 1956, Part 3

D. E. Larsen, DVM We left Delaware and crossed the Blue Ridge Mountains. Robert had to stop early because he had a headache from driving the mountain roads. That is saying something for someone from the Oregon coast in the 1950s. We stopped at Mundy’s Motel, just out of Elkton, Virginia. We had two adjoiningContinue reading “The Grand Tour, July – August 1956, Part 3”