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Category Archives: Family Tree
Go placidly amid the noise and haste
As the Christmas count down rushes forward, be gentle with yourself. Most families do not have a Hallmark Christmas unless of course Jack Daniels is part of the festivities. Christmas is always a stressful time. It brings out the best … Continue reading
Posted in Family Tree, Home Sweet Home
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This weekend I went home
A long time ago, I realized the best part of the holidays is not the presents under the tree, but rather the gift of time spent with family and friends. On Friday I drove to Saint John with my long … Continue reading
Posted in Family Tree, Home Sweet Home, Quilts
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Cuteness alert
Isabella Isis is growing quickly and developing an incredible happy personality. She already knows how to give a high five. During a recent game of table top soccer, the family resemblance was quite noticeable. Wonder where she got those dimples?
Posted in Family Tree, Grandmothers
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Every day is remembrance day
In memory of my great grandfather Private John Daly, died November 13th, 1916 while fighting in France. This article appeared in the Saint John Globe on December 1916 PTE. John Daly killed in action Sad news comes to Broad Street … Continue reading
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I know what I am getting for Christmas
My very talented daughter, Andrea, has co-authored a book, along with four other writers. Pretty cool! Andrea comes from a line of authors on her father`s side. Her great-grandfather Thornton wrote a book on roller skating. Her aunt Glenda, wrote … Continue reading
Posted in Family Tree, The world's best daughter
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It’s the thought that counts
I call my Dad three or four times a week. Some nights we talk for an hour, others just a few minutes. But Mom is always in the back ground, reminding my Dad what to tell me. Friday night is … Continue reading
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Change in plans
We spent Thanksgiving Saturday in Fredericton with my son and his girl friend. The original plan was to drive to Saint John, spend the weekend and have Thanksgiving dinner with them. My son’s work schedule is erratic at the best … Continue reading
Posted in Family Tree, Home Sweet Home
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October
“O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild, Should waste them all. The crows above the forest call; Tomorrow they may form and go. O hushed October morning mild, Begin … Continue reading
Posted in Family Tree, I wish I said that
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Subtle hint
Today is Grandparent’s day………………….to the guppies, if I don’t hear from you, Porsche gets it all! There better be cards and emails on the way. Apparently next Sunday is “Talk like a pirate day.“ I figure if you can … Continue reading
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Happy Anniversary
It was November 27, 1995 and I was staring in the mirror wondering if I had finally lost my mind. My marriage of 16 years had ended in divorce a year earlier. And that day, at the age of 42 … Continue reading
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