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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 →

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2022… O: A to Z April Challenge: Time Traveling… Out of the Blue Gift

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

I received Grandmama McKinley’s Kitchen Cupboards… “Out” of the blue! 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 … Continue reading →

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2022… I: A to Z April Challenge: Time Traveling… “I” Met My Husband on Halloween… and more

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

I first thought of turning this topic of “Time Travel” into a stand-alone blog post… presenting on Letter T… but I’ll keep you guessing on that one… for the most part, I’ll be re-posting twenty-six of my favorite posts out of … Continue reading →

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2022: G… A to Z April Challenge: Time Traveling… “G”… All About Me!

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

2022: G… A to Z April Challenge: Time Traveling Letter G…. of “All About Me” is from a post I wrote bi-monthly in a yearly writing challenge; there is a link at the end if you’d like to read more. … Continue reading →

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2022: D… A to Z April Challenge: Time Traveling… Dear Photograph Thanks for the Memories…

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

I first thought of turning this topic of “Time Travel” into a stand-alone blog post… presenting on Letter T… I’ll keep you guessing on that one. But for the most part, I will be re-posting twenty-six of my favorite posts … Continue reading →

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2022: B… A to Z April Challenge: Time Traveling… Button, Button… Who’s Got The Button

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

2022: B… A to Z April Challenge I first thought of turning this topic of “Time Travel” into a stand-alone blog post… presenting on Letter T… I’ll keep you guessing on that one. But for the most part, I will … Continue reading →

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Family Stories: The Family Lore and Tales

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Family Stories: The Family Lore and Tales I’ve heard several family lore tales from my mother all my life… she was a great story-teller… remembering stories from many years ago, even at the age of 90! From a young girl, … Continue reading →

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Family Stories: August 7, 2021 – National Purple Heart Day

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

National Purple Heart Day – August 7, 2021 Purple Heart Day commemorates the creation of our military’s oldest American military decoration… first created for military merit during the American Revolutionary War… the Badge for Military Merit was awarded and decorated … Continue reading →

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2021: K – April A to Z: Mama in Photos… Keepsake Photos

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

2021: K – April A to Z: Mama in Photos… I’m back for my sixth year (2021)… can you believe it… of participating in the yearly April A to Z challenge… and I’ve had quite a time in deciding on my … Continue reading →

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Family Stories: Blackberry Winter… and more

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

In thumbing through an older magazine, I turned the page… and an article entitled “Blackberry Winter” caught my eye… it made me laugh as it brought back many memories of all the conversations I’ve had with mama on the topic … Continue reading →