Sweet mountain hamlet
restores and calms—
Peaceful encounters hearten
a place within my soul.
Month: April 2018
Number, Please
The distant ringing of the phone brought her out of her slumber. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes and slowly sat up in her bed. Yawning, she looked at the bedside clock. It was almost time to get up anyway. She reached over, picked up the alarm clock, and switched it off. It was probably someone calling for the donut shop again. The two phone numbers were so annoyingly similar, and she received calls from the shop more times than she could count. She made her way to the kitchen to start her coffee. Just as the coffee began to perk, the phone rang again. She grabbed her notepad and pen. She said hello, and the guy on the other end asked, “Is this the donut shop
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Laughter in the Classroom
Some days, these little ones make me laugh. I have a boy in one of my classes. He comes into my first hour and says, “Open up your hand.” I open my hand, and he dumps all these coins into my palm.
Family Tombstones
I have a strange fascination for cemeteries and tombstones. I know. I know. It’s sounds morbid, but as a history buff and an amateur genealogist, it’s not as bizarre as it sounds. If you look closely, each stone tells a story. Recently, I’ve been checking out some funny, strange, and unusual headstones, and I wanted to take a peek at some of my ancestors’ grave sites to see what I could “dig up.” Continue reading “Family Tombstones”
Got Tombstones?
Does anyone in your family tree have an unusual tombstone or a strange inscription? Does a family marker hold any special meaning? What secrets does it share?
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One Sweet Hero
Grandmas hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but they hold our hearts forever.
Jessie’s Smile
When Jessie smiles, my world is perfect! Love her toothless grin! Continue reading “Jessie’s Smile”
Hero
Who is a hero in your family? Share your inspirational tales. Continue reading “Hero”
The Mystery Blogger Award
Two years ago, I decided to take a leap of faith and try something new. In April 2016, I began my blog, Tales of a Family. When I started, I wanted a place to save and share the stories and histories that I discovered as I researched my family tree. Over the years, it has expanded as I began to share my poetry and short stories too. This journey has been so incredible, for I have found a great place to meet beautiful people who share my passion for writing. Through this adventure, I have met the kindest people. This morning I learned that one of my all-time favorite bloggers nominated me for the Mystery Award. Continue reading “The Mystery Blogger Award”
Tales of a Family 