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Stories, some of my growing up, some whimsical and funny, and some just because….

2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 24 (June 10 – June 16): Dear Diary

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 24 (June 10 – June 16): Dear Diary I “first” joined Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks on its “first” year in 2014… and what a whirlwind year that was… writing, editing and researching daily for … Continue reading →

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2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 23 (June 3 – June 9): Namesake

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2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 23 (June 3 – June 9): Namesake I “first” joined Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks on its “first” year in 2014… and what a whirlwind year that was… writing, editing and researching daily for 365 … Continue reading →

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Family Stories: Southern Sweet Iced Tea

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

Family Stories Southern Sweet Iced Tea Often restaurants in the South now serve their sweet iced tea in mason jars… love it! The new glass of the South! Did you know that June is “National Iced Sweet Tea Month”? Who … Continue reading →

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2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 22 (May 27 – June 2): At The Cemetery

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 22 (May 27 – June 2): At The Cemetery I “first” joined Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks on its “first” year in 2014… and what a whirlwind year that was… writing, editing and researching daily … Continue reading →

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Weekend Weathervanes: First Congregational Church of West Haven, CT

Posted on May 26, 2019 by

Weekend Weathervanes First Congregational Church of West Haven, CT. 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 … Continue reading →

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Edgar “Leroy” McKinley: The Boy – The Man – The Soldier

Posted on May 26, 2019 by

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Edgar “Leroy” McKinley: The Boy –  The Man  –  The Soldier 1924 – 1945 I participate on a monthly basis in Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Week 52 Ancestor stories challenge. It’s funny how my…

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2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 21 (May 20 – 26): Military

Posted on May 20, 2019 by

2019: 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 21 (May 20 – 26): Military I “first” joined Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks on its “first” year in 2014… and what a whirlwind year that was… writing, editing and researching daily for 365 days! … Continue reading →

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Weekend Weathervanes: Ride Through Pennsylvania

Posted on May 18, 2019 by

Weekend Weathervanes 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 be entertained with a history … Continue reading →

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Weekend Weathervanes: Amish Horse and Buggy

Posted on May 17, 2019 by

Weekend Weathervanes 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 be entertained with a history … Continue reading →

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2019: A to Z Italian Famiglia and Memories: Synopsis of all Recipes

Posted on May 15, 2019 by

2019: A to Z Italian Famiglia and Memories: Synopsis of all Recipes A: Anginettes B: Bruschetta C: Cream Puffs D: Artichokes E: Eggplant F: Fried Peas G: Grandma Minnie’s Murzettes H: Ham Pie I: Icebox Cake J: Jeanne’s Christmas Eggnog … Continue reading →

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