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Cherished Words

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Darrell W Penner

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 →

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When does heritage start?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Darrell W Penner

When does heritage start? Does heritage start 25 years ago, 50, 100 or? It is as sticky a question as “when does history start?”. The truth is you have to first define what “heritage” means. A lot of people consider … Continue reading →

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We’ll Be Seeing You!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Darrell W Penner

Weddings and Anniversaries and Funerals — oh my! It strikes me that there are many relatives and family friends that I have of recent times only seen at funerals and weddings. As a child I can remember seeing them at … Continue reading →

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Roots

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Darrell W Penner

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 →

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