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Carmine Coco De Young

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Carmine Coco De Young
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A Tribute to Banjo Fred

Today I received sad news that a dear member of the hobo family “Caught the Westbound.” Musician Fred Starner, also known as “Banjo Fred,” brought many a happy tune to hobo gatherings. Banjo Fred, like others with a quest to … Continue reading →

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Carmine Coco De YoungSeptember 1, 2015
Posted in hobos | Tagged banjo fred

From Queen to Area Governor

I have finally resurfaced after relinquishing my hobo queen crown, and months of wonderful, beautiful family events. Added to that was the fun of our five-week houseguest and hobo brother, FROG. Life is never dull in the De Young home! … Continue reading →

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Carmine Coco De YoungAugust 18, 2015
Posted in family, hobo queen, toastmasters

Once A Queen Always A Queen

In less than two weeks, I relinquish my title as 2008-09 National Hobo Queen. This has been quite a busy year and one that I have thoroughly enjoyed. My deepest gratitude goes to both the town of Britt, Iowa and … Continue reading →

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Carmine Coco De YoungSeptember 1, 2015
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Headed to Bucyrus, Ohio

Once again, I am looking forward visiting Bucyrus, Ohio over Memorial Day Weekend. Of important news, the Lincoln Funeral Train bell will be at Bucyrus Hobo Day on Saturday, May 23rd. Many locomotives pulled this famous train through 168 stops … Continue reading →

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Carmine Coco De YoungJuly 30, 2015
Posted in lincoln funeral train bell

Amory, Mississippi & Our Daughter is Home

This posting is a bit belated, but I would like to thank Ms. Charlotte and the town of Amory for their fine hospitality. As the National Hobo Queen I had a grand time in Amory. However, I departed early due … Continue reading →

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Carmine Coco De YoungJuly 30, 2015
Posted in daughter, hobo queen

Educators Everywhere

This morning I’ve been thinking about my two sisters in Pennsylvania and my son-in-law here in Connecticut. All are wonderful educators. As one who is no longer a full-time teacher but still spends a great deal of time visiting classrooms … Continue reading →

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Carmine Coco De YoungJuly 30, 2015
Posted in educators, family

St. Patrick Meets the Blue Star Mothers and Toastmasters

Yesterday my fellow Blue Star Mothers and I marched in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Danbury, Connecticut. On a float directly in front of us was St. Patrick himself standing next to the Blarney Stone. According to legend, kissing … Continue reading →

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Carmine Coco De YoungJuly 30, 2015
Posted in blarney stone, blue star mother, daughter, toastmasters

Kick for Nick

Dear Friends, As a Blue Star Mother and mother of a female soldier, I have enlisted the help of approximately 100 people in Connecticut to write a letter in support of a Veteran’s Home for Female Soldiers here in Connecticut. … Continue reading →

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Carmine Coco De YoungSeptember 1, 2015
Posted in blue star mother, female soldiers, veteran's home

Hearts a Stewin’

Here I sit in Connecticut surrounded by 12 inches of snow. The cold blustery air made me hungry for stew, which is now cooking in a pot on the stove. The hearty smell got me to thinking about the National … Continue reading →

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Carmine Coco De YoungJuly 30, 2015
Posted in hobos

Mail, Mail, and More Mail!

Today the postal carrier brought our mail to the door. I could tell she had something on her mind. On top of the mail in her hand was a letter addressed to me as Hobo Queen Connecticut Tootsie. When I … Continue reading →

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Carmine Coco De YoungJuly 30, 2015
Posted in hobo queen, hobos, mail

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