Category: Haggie
Full circle
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." ~ Arthur Ashe Family reunion...of sorts Meeting up with a long lost cousin A year or so ago I found my step-cousin Milton on Ancestry. Receiving a response of any kind on that site often does not happen; I was pleasantly surprised when ...
Storytelling: Grandma and grandpa’s cabin
Stories of a family vacation spot Location, location, location After talking with my cousin Miltie, it occurred to me that another way to tell a family story is through memories of a shared vacation spot. From the time I was a little girl, I heard stories about "the cabin," or "hood canal," or just "the ...
Storytelling: Learning about family through another’s eyes
A view of grandparents--and parents--through a cousin's eyes "You learn something new every day." Miltie's grandpa Eddie married my grandma, Lalla, making Eddie's daughter, Delores, and my father, Rodney ("Merle"), step-siblings. That means that Lynne and I gained three new cousins--Virginia, Patricia, and Miltie--when our grandparents married (and they gained us!) 🙂 I learned something ...
The song of family
"You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear." ~ Oscar Wilde Today I received something precious. My cousin Milton sent four photos I'd never seen. Have a look: From left: Bill Lawyer, Carol Sather, Rod Geier (dad), Margaret ...
Heirlooms: Using to profile ancestors
One of our favorite antiques sits in the corner of our dining room. It can't be used for its original purpose, and we want to prevent its ruin. I often showcase my small quilts and fan them over the top. This one is destined for the corner, but not all heirlooms need to collect dust. ...
The Malevolent Matriarch 