Category Archives: Personal History

What’s in a Name

Do you know the story behind your name? Were you named after a family member? Is there a naming tradition in your family or as part of your culture? My husband’s middle name is his father’s first name. When my … Continue reading

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Home

Have you lived in a lot of places in your life or just a couple?  How has where you lived influenced you and your life?  I moved around a lot when I was younger.  For some people, that might instill … Continue reading

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Family Expectations

What were some of the expectations in your family? I remember a time when I learned more about my family’s expectations for me. I was in third grade. I started the year at a new school and I was happy … Continue reading

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Daughters of the American Revolution

When I was a girl, my mother told me about the Daughters of the American Revolution and how members could trace their heritage back to an ancestor who had fought in the Revolutionary War. I was just a girl and … Continue reading

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Hello world!

Today I’m launching my first blog. I’m very excited to be making my entrance into the online world. I’m also nervous about the commitment to blog on a regular basis. First things first A little about me. I’m a personal … Continue reading

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