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Holidays – Week 51 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
A Magical Time Growing up, my mother had a challenging childhood. There was never any money and celebrations were scarce. When she had children, she made sure to create memories for us. Baking cookies was a special event. She used … Continue reading
Strength – Week 48 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Strength in the Face of Adversity Many of my ancestors exhibited strength in the face of adversity. There were those who fought in wars because they supported the causes and wanted a better world for their progeny. There were those … Continue reading
Birthdays – Week 46 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Sharing Birthdays Want to have a little fun? Check out the interactive map at https://www.vizwiz.com/2012/05/how-common-is-your-birthday-find-out.html. Just scroll down to the larger map and hover over any date to see the ranking. I was born on May 8 which is ranked … Continue reading
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Wordless Wednesday 11/10/21
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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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Sports – Week 42 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Life as a Spectator Full disclosure: I am not an athlete. In sixth grade, however, I was on the basketball team. In high school, my favorite PE activity was archery. In college, I took bowling for my PE credit (and … Continue reading
Changes – Week 41 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Coming to America Life is full of changes; nothing stays static even when we wish it to. One of the greatest changes in life that a person may experience is moving. It can be very stressful when it occurs because … Continue reading
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
On the Farm – Week 37 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
From Farm to Table Back in earlier days, cuisine was determined by geography and climate. The spices, vegetables, and proteins that were readily available were used to develop unique flavor profiles that were handed down. Food preparation traditions and customs … Continue reading
Working – Week 36 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Old World and New World Sheriffs Several of my ancestors have held the position of sheriff, both in the old world and in the new world. The role of sheriff, which is the oldest official post in England and Wales, … Continue reading