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Voting – Week 44 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Passionate Voting Voters generally fall into two categories: habitual voters consistently vote in every election out of a sense of patriotic duty; others vote because they are motivated by a particular candidate or issue – their voting may be more … Continue reading
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Steps – Week 39 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Don’t Forget the Steps Families may come in different configurations. This is a photo of my grandmother, Alta Jones Watkins (she was my father’s stepmother), me holding my sister Angelina (who is the daughter of my mother and my stepfather, … Continue reading
Mother’s Day – Week 19 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Best Mother’s Day Present Ever I was born on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1955. My mother was a very young mother. She and my dad were married on June 13, 1954 when she was barely 16 and I was born … Continue reading
Music – Week 13 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Music Intertwined With Life There is a distinct relationship that ties music to emotions and memory. It touches our soul and adds to the quality of our life. Family Musical Fun My husband, Gary Coble, is a musician and music … Continue reading
Valentine – Week 6 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Romantic Notions of a Teenage Girl On Valentine’s Day 1970, 51 years ago, Love Story by Erich Segal was released. This best-selling novel quickly became a movie that was released in December, with wide release on Christmas day. In the … Continue reading
Kitchen – Week 5 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Welcome to our kitchen! Whether it’s a full-course menu with exotic ingredients, a scrumptious dessert, or Brie and apple slices, the kitchen is a magnet, drawing in people for camaraderie and conversation. Family traditions are born in the kitchen; memories … Continue reading