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Cherished Words
I was lucky enough to know my Grandparents as I grew to adulthood and they were still alive while I was an adult. I am a bit saddened that although they were alive, I lived at a distance so didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Autobiographical, Family
Tagged autobiographical, childhood, connection, family, generations, Grandparent, grandparents, parents, past, roots, story, story telling, time
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Walls and Fences
Good fences make good neighbours. Walls can be good places to post things. Walls and fences can be torn down or be nice places to sit on or lean on and talk things out. ~dwp Fences and garden walls have … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Autobiographical, Philosophical, Teens, Teens and Twenties, Ten to Twelves
Tagged autobiographical, childhood, family, generations, heritage, memories, parents, past, roots, time
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Go Fly a Kite!
Spring is coming and a traditional pass-time of Spring — one that can be done even through the Summer or on any day with a nice breeze — is flying a kite. There are many fine kites you can buy … Continue reading
Posted in Just for Kids, Teens, Teens and Twenties, Ten to Twelves
Tagged childhood, crafts, entertainment, family, fun and games, games, heritage, hobbies, kites, past times, toys
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Roots
What is Heritage? Recently I was visited by an Uncle and Aunt and that spurred a train of thought. I realized that on my Mother’s side of the family two of my uncles are strongly involved in our Norwegian heritage … Continue reading
Posted in Autobiographical, Teens, Teens and Twenties, Ten to Twelves, Uncategorized
Tagged autobiographical, childhood, family, grandparents, heritage, memories, parents, roots, story, story telling
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Kick the Can
September has come and with September, can Autumn be far away? Dewy wet mornings Golden dewy sunlight School bells tolling Get up sleepy head. With September comes a harvesting. Not just the big harvesting of amber fields of grain, but … Continue reading
Posted in Autobiographical
Tagged autobiographical, childhood, entertainment, fun and games, games, memories, past times
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