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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
School – Week 35 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
57 Years Flew By I loved school which is a good thing since I was in school for 57 continuous years. I was really fortunate to discover my passion early on. Learning was exciting. As a toddler, my mother allowed … Continue reading
Character – Week 34 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Character Transcends the Generations Character defines who we are. It is the real you. In Colonial America, “The roles men expected of women followed a strict guideline. Those guidelines kept women in certain boundaries. Women had no defined legal identity … Continue reading
Tragedy – Week 33 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
The Shakespeare Connection William Shakespeare’s Henry V is a tragedy that’s classified as an historical play because it is based on true events including the Battle of Agincourt, 1415. Most people love a great underdog story and Shakespeare immortalized this … Continue reading
Favorite Name – Week 31 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Common or Unusual? The most popular name in my family tree is John. Then there is Stephen, Malcolm, Francis and Frances, Mary, and Sarah. Some of the more unusual women’s names in my tree are: Elvira, Orriminah, Otillia (nicknamed Tilly), … Continue reading
Transportation – Week 28 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Westward to Kansas, the Amazing Land of Opportunity I’m 12 years old. I’m old enough to join the cattle drive to Kansas. I can keep up with those older guys who are 23 or 24. I may not have all … Continue reading