We were also blissfully unaware of the present day notion of private property rights. If trespassing into fields and forests was somehow wrong, my friends and I missed the memo. Continue reading “The Eucalyptus Sprouts Adventures”
Author: Ann Marie Bryant
As of late, I am a sixty-something grandmother who loves to write. Since I come from a long line of storytellers, I believe it's time to share those stories and preserve our family history. My hope is that my family will treasure these memories as much as I do!
Childhood Memories
KTC has once again opened up her trove of stories and has graciously shared them with her readers. “Wealthy Beyond Measure” will tug at your heart and allude to our own fond recollections when life was just a little slower, and remind us that those childhood days created memories that will never fade with time. Continue reading “Childhood Memories”
Travels
KTC has shared another great blog, but this time she writes about her travels to Italy. Intriguing details are mentioned about glorious cities, and she includes amazing photos while visiting this beautiful country. Don’t miss out on her exciting adventure! Continue reading “Travels”
Summer Memories
Share your favorite summer memories here. Did you spend time with grandparents? Did your family take day trips or road trips? Did you attend summer camp? What made summer extra special? Continue reading “Summer Memories”
A Series of Unfortunate Events
That little runt peed on my shoe!
I had a Monday; granted I know it’s a Tuesday, but everything that could go wrong did just that.
Continue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events”
Gary A. Wilson’s “Pastor Randy”
He rarely had the time to just sit and think about his situation in life, but he did now and something inside him drew him to a time of personal accounting. He had mixed feelings about taking this walk through his tenure at this church.
Take a Dare
Did you or someone in you family ever take someone up on a dare? What took place?
Were there any consequences? Share your stories here.
Writer’s Choice
This week, it is all about you! What have you wanted to share? Tell a story about you or a loved one. Make a timeline about an interesting ancestor. Create a poem or even write a short story. But, remember to share your creation; just upload in the comments section Continue reading “Writer’s Choice”
Joseph LaDuke: Husband, Father, Farmer, and Soldier
On October 3, 1827, in Saint Jean Baptiste De Rouville, Quebec, Canada, Joseph Leduc was born to Marie Eulalie Chicoine and Joseph Leduc. He was the second son to be born. An older brother, Joseph Damien Leduc was born on 8 Aug 1826. Sadly, he died just nine days later and was buried on 15 Aug 1826. The family lived in Saint Jean Baptiste de Rouville until about 1839, for his youngest sister Angelique was born 1 July 1839 in Detroit, Michigan. That was the year his mother was said to have died. Joseph was twelve years old. Continue reading “Joseph LaDuke: Husband, Father, Farmer, and Soldier”
Hometown
What makes your hometown unique? Does it tug at you to return? Or where did an ancestor call home? Would you want to explore their stomping grounds? Remember to describe in detail. What did it look like, sound like, smell like? How did it make you feel? What were some of the local eateries? Reminisce and don’t forget to share your stories. Continue reading “Hometown”
Tales of a Family 