Category Archives: Family Stories

Monthly Musings 2022: May Chit Chat…

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

What better way to start the month off with an anniversary… No. 51 for us this year… and still very much in loved. We do everything together, just like we have done from day one. He is my best friend… … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories, Monthly Musings | Tagged animals, BBQ, chickens, dancing, EPT english paper piecing, flowers, Honor Roll, horse, knitting, Leroy McKinley, Memorial Day, Nancy Drew, Scottish Dog, Togo, UFO, White LIly flour | 2 Comments

Family Stories: Remembering Memorial Day

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

They say on Memorial Day to rememember “one event” and “one person”… and that one person always remembered, is my uncle… Edgar “Leroy” McKinley… my mother’s only brother… and only sibling. Edgar “Leroy” McKinley While so many think of Memorial … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged Germany, Leroy McKinley, Memorial Day, Metz, purple heart, WWII | 1 Comment

2022 A to Z April Challenge “Reflection”… Oh What Fun I’ve Had

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

I tried my darndest to blog hop more during the blog… and it was hard… but such fun in discovering many new blogs. Sorry if I missed you, but I didn’t keep up with all that I stopped on! Some … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022: A to Z April Challenge... Time Traveling, Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged A to Z April Challenge 2022, Blogs, Mistakes, Nancy Drew, Reflections, stories, time travel | 13 Comments

2022: Z… A to Z April Challenge: Time Traveling… Zee Last Thing I Expected to Discover on the A to Z!

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

YooHoo… I’m super excited to be back with everyone in the “7th” April A to Z Challenge… and my theme is “Time-Traveling” through my blog – “Everyone Has a Family Story to Tell“. If you have stumbled upon this post … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022: A to Z April Challenge... Time Traveling, Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged A to Z April 2022 challenge, Chittenden Vermont, Honeymoon, Nancy Drew, President Eisenhower, The Mountain Top Inn, Vacation, Vermont | 16 Comments

2022: Y… A to Z April Challenge: Time Traveling… Your Mistakes Made… and Theirs!

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Posted in 2022: A to Z April Challenge... Time Traveling, Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged A to Z April 2022 challenge, census, family history, Mistakes | 11 Comments

2022: X… A to Z April Challenge: Time Traveling… Xmas Christmas Tree Decorations

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Posted in 2015: Advent Calendar of Christmas, 2022: A to Z April Challenge... Time Traveling, Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged A to Z April 2022 challenge, Christmas, Hallmark, Santa, xmas | 14 Comments

2022: W… A to Z April Challenge: Time Traveling… Witchie Mrs. Butterworth

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Posted in 2022: A to Z April Challenge... Time Traveling, Craft Junkie, Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged 1983, A to Z April 2022 challenge, antiques, calendar, crafts, Mrs Butterworth, witch | 9 Comments

2022: V… A to Z April Challenge: Time Traveling… Vacation Genealogy Road Trip… Day 9

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Posted in 2022: A to Z April Challenge... Time Traveling, Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged A to Z April 2022 challenge, Angel Trumpets, BBQ, cotton, Driving Miss Daisy, genealogy, Georgia, Greene County Georgia, hay bales, Holcomb's, Jackson's BBQ, Jewelry, Road Trip, Siloam, Union Point Georgia | 4 Comments

2022… U: A To Z April Challenge: Time Traveling… Unusual Posts

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Posted in 2022: A to Z April Challenge... Time Traveling, Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged A to Z April 2022 challenge, Cane Creek Cemetery, Dahlonega GA, dragon, Gaddis, Madison Georgia, Nolan home, Ponemah Mill, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Vermont, Taftville Ct, Unusual, Unusual Foods, Unusual Names, Unusual Photos, Wehunt | 3 Comments

2022…T: A To Z April Challenge: Time Traveling Back in Time… The Mistakes Made… in Not Asking!

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Where would you travel back in time to… who would you want to visit… and why? Sounds like one of those Back to the Future movies! I’d be right there with pen and paper in hand! I had originally planned … Continue reading →