Let's Do It Again
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I was born and raised in a small city that was located along the banks of the Hudson River in upstate New York, about fifty miles north of New York City. I lived in a section of the city known as Finktown. It was so named for a resident of Peekskill who saw potential in the area and bought a few lots in the mid nineteenth century which he sold at a nice profit. The area developed and became known as "Fink's Town". It was located on the periphery of the city and encompassed an area of about ten blocks, much of which was not developed. I remember Finktown as a place that typified what America stood for. The residents were mostly European immigrants hoping to get a piece of the American pie. They were Italians, Germans, Jews, Portuguese, Blacks,British, French and many more that I just can't recall. Most couldn't write their name in English or speak it very well, but communication wasn't a problem. Many gestures and words are understood universally. They were hard working people who had found their hole in the fence and were determined to create a new world for themselves in the U.S.A.
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About the Book
"What started out as an essay on my boyhood neighborhood an my life there turned in to a book. My purpose in writing the book was to revisit a few of my experiences there and give the readers of the book a synopsis of my experiences in the U S Navy such as the ceremony observed when crossing the equator which is quite hilarious and centuries old, being observed by men of the sea when sails were the only means of propulsion. the musical portion of my life is also laid out to enjoy as humorous events are reounted. I travel from childhood to the time I became a man and try to entertain the reader with my exploits. I have lived a full life and am not the man I used to be, and the book addreses that nicely. I give it all, a comp- osite look at a life full of both good times and sad times. I wrote the book on th light side so that it would have appeal to all readers . As we age , we evolve and look at life anew every day. I wouldn't change a thing if I were chosen to do it all again. I hope the readers enjoy the adventure as as much as I did." Richard (Digger)Vogt
About the Author
Richard T. Vogt was born in the city of Peekskill New York in 1932 and lived in a section of the city known as"Finktown" where he aquired the nickname of "Digger" from one of the older boys. He graduated from Peekskill High School and Joined the U.S.Navy during the Korean War and traveled the world over during his four year enlistment. He married and had three children. He was employed by a large computer company for thirty four years. A musician, Digger has played with many dance bands and drum corps in the Hudson Valley for 30 years. He got divorced after 19 years of marriage then got remarried a second time and has been married for 36 years to his second wife Marlene. In addition to three children,he has four grandchildren and one great grandchild.