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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

The New Group Met on Sunday

Two people Peg was hoping for didn't show. Rudy and Laverne. They were the "diverse" elements of this group, the African American perspective we were hoping to include for the story project. But despite the fact that Peg called to remind them, Rudy handed the phone to Laverne and didn't even want to... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 5, 2015

Asa was right. Less than a month later...

Obit of Sarah E. Amanda (Wood) Edwards Mrs. S.E.A. Edwards was born in the town of Newfain on the Fishkill mountains of New York State, Aug. 4, 1830. When six years of age, she with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Wood, moved to Michigan where she remained for a time, then moved to Wisconsin, then... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

The Take-Away from Asa Edwards' Obit

First of all, he was born in 1816. Before aspirin, safety pins, indoor plumbing, X-rays, automobiles, airplanes, tractors. In those days 90% of all people lived on farms and lived by planting, harvesting and preserving. He was an Adventist - people of that faith do not eat pork, and in fact many... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Obituary from sis Marje's genealogy notes

This obituary was published in 1896 - about 118 years ago. My grandmother Lucy whose stories I have shared with Blogit was one of Asa Edwards' grandchildren, (her father's name was Francis) which would make him my 4th great grandfather. (plh 1-5-2015) Obit of Asa Edwards: Asa Edwards was born in... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Write Your Own Story - the Sequel

I started out to tell about The Center and starting the WYOS group again in February. And then I remembered a post my granddaughter put on Facebook yesterday, which says it all. So here's what Amy wrote. Sappy post: In 2015, promise to never compromise any parts of who you are. Never deny anything... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Breakfast at Fiona's and Story Time

It ain't exactly a greasy spoon diner, but Fiona's on Main Street is nothin' fancy. For about $7 you get a "skillet" - the veggie has mushrooms, peppers, onions in with the hash browned potatoes, topped with a couple scrambled eggs. I don't get toast, but they will bring you white, wheat, a biscuit... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

The Stone Diaries, (my pitiful attempt at a book review)

I found a book - if I'd bought it at the Library's used book shop it would have cost me a quarter, but this one was donated to the Community Center, and since we are plagued by a more than ample sufficiency, I was urged to take what I wanted from the donation on the condition that I remove it from... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Deadline is looming...

January 4 is the meeting of the "pioneer" group of writers/presenters for the Story Project. I believe I'm supposed to have a few writing prompts ready, although Mr. Big's latest email complains he isn't sure he can come up with anything other than dumb cliches for prompts. He's doing the writing... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 29, 2014

Mystery... (Chocolate)

Received a thank you card today - from someone who lives here in town. Thank you for the box of chocolates. Nice little card, Snoopy dancing his happy dance. The only thing is, I don't know the person who signed the card, and I didn't send her a box of chocolates. Hmmmm. Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 28, 2014

It's All About The Cheese

Some months ago, more than a year perhaps, I splurged and bought a half-pound brick of Tillamook sharp white cheddar. It was more than $7. Double my budget maximum for a week's supply of nibbling cheese. I overpowered the budget censor that sits on my left shoulder and whispers in my ear "you... Sign in to see full entry.

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