Category Archives: Grandparents

How Important Is Your Personal History?

I’m curious about what has happened in the past in my family, in the lives of my ancestors, perhaps this is why I started years ago gathering information about our family tree.  It has been a long time since I … Continue reading

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Grandma’s Apron

Do women wear aprons anymore? I think they do, in fact, I know they do, but when I put an apron on, it doesn’t look anything like the apron’s my mother or grandmother used to wear, and doesn’t get used … Continue reading

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My Special “Special Needs” Brother

Today I was listening to Sarah Palin speak in Iowa, and again she mentioned her desire to bring awareness to the unique challenges that those who have “special needs” family members, or family members with “disabilities”, face on a day … Continue reading

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Summer Slip ‘n Slide Fun Memories

Summer vacations were something we always looked forward to when we were children, they were spent at my grandparents every year. It sounds like such a simple vacation compared to the elaborate vacations many take these days, but we loved … Continue reading

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Memories of Daddy on Father’s Day

Father’s Day has come and gone, but my thoughts about Dad haven’t. I have had him on my mind a lot in the days proceeding Father’s Day and since. The picture is one of my daddy holding me when I … Continue reading

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Warm Memories of Cold New England

I’m watching the news as I eat my lunch…maybe not the best thing to do most of the time, but it’s funny what little things will trigger a memory. As they were showing the weather, and giving the amount of … Continue reading

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