Category Archives: Family stories

    The big day arrived for me to head to our family reunion down at Millersylvania State Park in Olympia.  The family chose this new location as it split the distance between Portland and Port Townsend for various family … Continue reading →

First, I want to Thank Dr. Gulara Vincent for publishing my “Family Threads” story on her blogging series The Story Behind the Story.  I truly am touched.  Here is my “Family Threads” story.   Recently, my granddaughter was asked to … Continue reading →

An Abbott and Costello Evening   “ Cooking Rule: If at first you don’t succeed… order Pizza!”  Unknown “I came… I saw…I decided to order take out!”  Unknown “Old cooks never die, they just get deranged!”  Unknown   Friday afternoon … Continue reading →

“The foremost quality of our pioneers was faith, with faith in God, they did what every pioneer does…  they stepped forward into the unknown.”     Dallin H. Oaks “The descendants of these pioneers can partially settle the account by being true … Continue reading →

“Grandparents who want to be truly helpful will do well to keep their mouths shut and their opinions to themselves until these are requested.  At that point, if their ideas can be discussed … not as formed opinions but as … Continue reading →

“Do not take life too seriously — you will never get out of it alive.”  Elbert Hubbard As children, while we romped through the tall grass creating our forts, my little brother and I often would come in contact with … Continue reading →

Recently, I dove through my brief cases, hunting for valuable proof of my connections in volunteering to help kids that I stored years ago. Supposedly, I had placed my certificates, letters of recommendation, and awards in plain-sight, but of course … Continue reading →