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”
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!
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”
The Adventures in Leadership
Here’s another great tale from Gary A. Wilson. Check out his latest, “My Penngrove Pivot.”
I dug my fingers and sneaker toe tips into the rock face and hoped that no wind would kick up to threaten my grip on this wet rocky wall. I paused just long enough to wonder what I was thinking when I slipped over the edge and began a free climb down this cliff.
A New Beginning
A new beginning and starting over can refresh and invigorate our lives. Sometimes these moments transpire out of nowhere and can leave us feeling frustrated, frightened or alone. Good or bad, change occurs often in our lives. Share a time when your life changed, or share a time when an ancestor’s life went through a transition. Continue reading “A New Beginning”
The High Dive
When the last bell rang in June, it didn’t just mean I would have three glorious summers off from school. It meant that the following Monday the neighborhood swimming pool would open, and I would spend most of my summer swimming and playing in chlorine-filled waters with little brothers and childhood friends. Continue reading “The High Dive”
Summer Traditions
During the lazy days of summer, what were your favorite summer traditions? Did you head for the beach or take a family vacation? Did you laze by the pool? Maybe you would head to your favorite fishing spot or camp in the great outdoors. Whatever your summer quest may have been, do not forget to share your stories. Just upload in the comments section. Happy writing!
Tales of a Family 