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Wordless Wednesday 12/11/24

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Random Number – Month 11 of 12 Ancestors in 12 Months

And the Number is…35 Since the theme for this month’s blog is “random number,” I asked Gary to select a number, any number. He chose 35 for the number of years we’ve been married. I had decided to research whatever … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday 11/20/24

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Wordless Wednesday 10/30/24

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Members of the Club – Month 8 of 12 Ancestors in 12 Months

A Presidential Connection – Part 2 It was a hot and sunny day in Indian Wells, California. Gary and his friend Norm Jackson were enjoying a friendly game of golf. All of a sudden, someone hit into them. This is … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday 8/21/24

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Members of the Club – Month 8 of 12 Ancestors in 12 Months

A Presidential Connection – Part 1 It’s the presidential season in the United States. Regardless of politics, are you a descendant or relative of the current or a former United States President? According to research done by 12-year-old BridgeAnne d’Avignon … Continue reading

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Trains – Month 7 of 12 Ancestors in 12 Months

Inspiring a 6th Grader A side trip to the Grand Canyon to visit my grandparents when we moved from California to Oklahoma combined with 6th grade experiences that included a train trip and an excursion to a Chinese restaurant encouraged … Continue reading

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School Days – Month 5 of 12 Ancestors in 12 Months

Students are the Best Years ago, when I first started teaching in 1977, I would share with my mother the fascinating and amusing things my students said or did. My mother told me I should write everything down. Alas, I … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday 5/22/24

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