It’s also not Veteran’s Day, when we honor those who have served their country. It’s Memorial Day. The day we remember those who have died in the service of their country. General John Logan, the Commander-in-chief of the U.S. army, …
On this Mother’s Day 2012 my thoughts have turned to the women in our families who were not mothers. Today motherhood is a choice, many women both married and unmarried live fulfilling lives without children, but what about our ancestors. …
Geneabloggers have been buzzing about the Rob Lowe episode of Who Do You Think You Are. Apparently some feel one of his ancestors sneaked into eligibility for the DAR under false pretenses. Like many bloggers, I really don’t care, but …
Here’s how my April 15th went. Visited grumpy son–bailed him out of relatively minor credit card debt. Spoke to grumpy daughter- Navy boyfriend has just left for 9 months in Qatar. Finished the taxes–more or less. Grumped a lot. …
Once again I am writing this blog surrounded by construction debris and piles of dust. Having unearthed my computer from its protective cocoon of plastic wrap has allowed the dust to colonize yet another area of the house and …