Tag Archives: Savin Rock

2024: D … A to Z of DNA and Me: Dancing and more…

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

This is my 9th year of writing in the annual April A to Z… and I changed my topic a few times until settling on DNA. I’m also writing again in my 3rd year of 52 Weeks 52 Ancestors this … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024: A to Z of DNA and Me, Daily Writings and funnies..., DNA: My Results are in, Family Stories | Tagged A to Z 2024, beat, Behavior, blog, brain, cerebellum, Dance, dancing, dementia, DNA, genes, genetic, Herb Apert and Tijuana Brass, I've Got No Strings, music, organ, parkinsons, Pinocchio, rhythm, Savin Rock, school, science, songs, square dance dresses, teaberry shuffle, Valentines Day, VFW, wedding, Writing | 6 Comments

2024: 52 Ancestors 52 Weeks: Week 6 (Feb. 5-11) … Earning a Living

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

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, researching daily for 365 days! As much as I wanted to continue the following year, I found that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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X: 2023: A to Z… April Challenge: The Best of our Journals… Xmas (Christmas), and Extra Memories

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

This year’s A to Z has me sharing bits and pieces of written conversations of stories most have never heard. I have lived with my husband, Steve, for almost 52 years… May 5th this year will make that 52. I … Continue reading →

Posted in 2023: A to Z... April Challenge: The Best of our Journals..., Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged A to Z 2023 April Challenge, Christmas, cookies, Santa, Savin Rock, trees, xmas | 1 Comment

S: 2023: A to Z… April Challenge: The Best of our Journals… Snow, Savin Rock, School, Skating

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Posted in 2023: A to Z... April Challenge: The Best of our Journals..., Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged A to Z 2023 April Challenge, Savin Rock, school, Skating, Snow | Leave a comment

O: 2023: A to Z… The Best of our Journals: Occupations (Jobs)

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

This year’s A to Z has me sharing bits and pieces of written conversation of stories most have never heard. I have lived with my husband, Steve, for almost 52 years… May 5th this year will make that 52. I … Continue reading →

Posted in 2023: A to Z... April Challenge: The Best of our Journals..., Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged A to Z 2023 April Challenge, Armstrong Rubber Company, Jobs, Occupations, Savin Rock, West Haven CT | 1 Comment

C: 2023: A to Z… April Challenge: The Best of our Journals… Cars, Cooking

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Posted in 2023: A to Z... April Challenge: The Best of our Journals..., Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories | Tagged A to Z 2023 April Challenge, anginettes, barber, Cars, cast iron, cooking, CT. West Haven Ct, Georgia, Italian, Savin Rock, West Haven CT | 2 Comments

Husband’s Family Stories: Saturday Night at the Races

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Saturday Night at the Races Steve Insalaco Saturday mornings as a young boy was often spent hanging around with my best friend Ronnie (Kessler)… waiting for the race cars to start rolling by – as they headed down to Savin … Continue reading →

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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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Family Stories: My Favorite Posts of 2021

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Every years end, I enjoy recollecting on some of my favorite posts of the year… especially as closing in on me. It’s now December with only hours left until the New Year rings in. While my shopping had long been … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Writings and funnies..., Family Stories, Year in Review | Tagged 911, A to Z challenge, blackberry, Boy Scouts, Christmas, Christmas Advent, crafting, daddy, Georgia, grandparents, marbles, marriage, Nancy Drew, Navy, purple heart, Savin Rock, scottie patch dogs, Union Point Georgia | Leave a comment

Savin Rock: Published on Laff in the Dark

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Click Laff in the Dark website for article, photos and more history on Fun Houses around the country… some in operation and some long gone as Savin Rock is. (Savin Rock artwork logo published with permission from George LaCross, with … Continue reading →