Monthly Archives: December 2016

DNA: 28 DNA Circles

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

DNA: 28 DNA Circles The DNA page on Ancestry has a new look! In my last post DNA: 20 DNA Circles, I had 20 DNA circles. I first started with 12, then 16, then 18, then 19 and 20 and now I’m … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Mama: You never know what she will say and more… #38

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Conversations with Mama: You never know what she will say and more… #38 I call my mother almost nightly to chat, hear how her day went, and as always, enjoy her stories. Several years back I began scribbling on paper those … Continue reading →

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2016: A Look Back and Ahead to 2017

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

2016: A Look Back and Ahead to 2017 This year was a great year for me in blogging and I’d like to “Thank” my readers who have faithfully read my blog. I look forward to my 3rd year in 2017, … Continue reading →

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Day 9: Vacation / Genealogy Trip October 22, 2016

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Vacation / Genealogy Trip Day 9 – October 22, 2016 Saturday Day 9: Where has the time gone… it’s my last day at mama’s, and she’s already saying, ” it seems like you just got here and now you’re packing … Continue reading →

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Day 8: Vacation / Genealogy Trip October 21, 2016

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Vacation / Genealogy Trip Day 8 – October 21, 2016 Friday Day 8: While in Siloam yesterday, I learned of a new antique store in Thomson called Aunt Tique & Uncle Junk’s – what a funky name! As we had … Continue reading →

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Day 7: Vacation / Genealogy Trip October 20, 2016

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Vacation / Genealogy Trip Day 7 – October 20, 2016 Thursday Day 7: Headed to Siloam for a ride around… taking photos, a stop at the cemetery and whatever else comes our way. As usual, I’m always hoping to catch … Continue reading →

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Day 6: Vacation / Genealogy Trip October 19, 2016

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Vacation / Genealogy Trip Day 6 – October 19, 2016 Wednesday Day 6: We decided mama needed a day of rest today after dragging her all the way to Sparta… a swishing and a swaying in the back seat; she … Continue reading →

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Day 5: Vacation / Genealogy Trip October 18, 2016

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Vacation / Genealogy Trip Day 5 – October 18, 2016 Tuesday Day 5: I am never amazed at what my mother says, and when I visit, I get to see and experience in person, rather than just hearing on my … Continue reading →

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Day 4: Vacation / Genealogy Trip October 17, 2016

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Vacation / Genealogy Trip Day 4 – October 17, 2016 Monday Day 4 Today turned out to be a very lazy Monday, giving mama a chance to rest before a whirlwind of a week with us. Sometimes we forget, along with … Continue reading →

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Family Recipes and Memories: Remembering the Christmas Cookie Bakers

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Family Recipes and Memories “Remembering the Christmas Cookie Bakers” As I planned my Christmas cookie list, I began thinking of the family members who shared those cookie recipes with me. Sometimes it’s funny how things remind you of certain people. … Continue reading →

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