What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
~William Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet: Act 2, Scene 2)
What’s on your heart? Share your memory here!
Do you have a great grandmother’s lace doily? Or a grandfather’s beloved pocket watch? What gift do you possess that brings the past to life? Time to share about another favorite heirloom. Continue reading “Heirlooms”
What new adventures have you discovered as you research your family tree? Share your tales…..just upload in the comments! Continue reading “June Themes”
Do you have any talents, hobbies, or favorite pastimes in common with your parents or grandparents? Think about a love for the outdoors, music, writing, or gardening. The list of possibilities is endless! Be sure to share your tales! Continue reading “Common Ground”
“Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”
― L. Frank Baum
Share a tale about a new beginning. What will your story be?
“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.”
— Destin Sparks
“Home is where our story begins…”
What stories about home would you like to share? This week’s theme has so many delightful ways in which to showcase our family tales. Just upload your stories in the comments. Continue reading “Home — Week Ten”
Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the togetherness of a family. It is the advancement of man, the victory of a just cause, the triumph of truth.–Menachem Begin
Come join in the fun and share your family stories. Do not forget to add your story to the comments section. Continue reading “April Themes”
Write the first 50 words of YOUR story in a comment.
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