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Do You Know The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael
Do You Know The Poppy Lady? Moina Belle Michael While visiting my mom in Georgia last October, I searched for famous people buried in Monroe, and I discovered the name of Moina Belle Michael, aka The Poppy Lady; I became … Continue reading
2017 A to Z: Letter I… All About Me
2017 A to Z: Letter I… I thought I’d change the on-going 52 stories this year to an A to Z of 26 stories of “All About Me”. I plan to post bi-monthly, but I’m not holding myself to a … Continue reading
2017 A to Z: Letter H… All About Me
2017 A to Z: Letter H… I thought I’d change the on-going 52 stories this year to an A to Z of 26 stories of “All About Me”. I plan to post bi-monthly, but I’m not holding myself to a … Continue reading
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Forgotten Cemeteries: The Young Cemetery of Oconee County, Georgia
Forgotten Cemeteries: The Young Cemetery of Oconee Co., Georgia In driving the back roads of Oconee County, from Athens headed to Washington, the Young Cemetery off Hwy 78 caught my eye… we were quickly drawn to stop. While this cemetery … Continue reading
Georgia War Memorials: Wilkes County
Georgia War Memorials: Wilkes County I yearly contribute to the Honor Roll Project of Heather Wilkinson Rojo – the purpose is to photograph and transcribe Veteran names for family research. Heather’s Honor Roll page can be found at Honor Roll Project. If you … Continue reading
Conversations with Mama: You never know what she will say and more… #41
Conversations with Mama: You never know what she will say and more… #41 March 18, 2017: I called after we returned from Steve’s tonight. We went over so I could show Ella how her new knitting needles worked. I think … Continue reading
Weekend Weathervanes: High-Wheeling Bicycle
Now I know what to do with those photos – “thanks” to Heather Wilkinson Rojo at Nutfield Genealogy; she blogs Weekly Wednesday Weathervanes in New Hampshire. Please check out her page and enjoy the many unusual weathervane photos and often you’ll be … Continue reading
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Friday Night Family Heirlooms… telling their stories: Mama’s Memory Jar
Friday Night Family Heirlooms… telling their stories: Mama’s Memory Jar When “heirlooms” aren’t identified, and their stories never told, they often become items tossed or sold – as they have no history, no ties to the family. So take the time … Continue reading
2017: A to Z Reflection Post on Conversations with Mom – The Best Of
2017: A to Z Reflection Post: Conversations with Mom: The Best Of I made it…. all the way to April 30th, Letter Z! Hip, Hip, Hooray!!! Congratulations to everyone who participated this year. It is my second time participating in … Continue reading