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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
Wordless Wednesday 10/13/21
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Preservation – Week 40 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Preservation Hall – Preserving Traditional Jazz Gary and I had a wonderful opportunity to visit Preservation Hall in New Orleans as part of a special jazz experience. Gary Coble received the first ever Music Teacher Recognition award given by the … 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