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Wordless Wednesday 11/17/21
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Stormy Weather – Week 45 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Two Memorable Storms, 1970 and 1993 “At Least I Wasn’t Golfing” We hear these loud and ominous thuds. My mom and I rush to the front door where we watch these huge chunks of ice fall from the sky. Did … 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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Wordless Wednesday 11/3/21
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Shock – Week 43 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Tragedy at the Avon Street Railroad Crossing June 18, 1906 A haunting scream filled the night air. It was 3:47 a.m. We know the exact time because it was the precise moment that Peter Schmidt’s watch stopped. No one saw … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday 10/27/21
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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
Wordless Wednesday 10/20/21
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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