That first year in the burg, 78'-79', was about acclimating and figuring out how to fit in with my new classmates. I found my rhythm. The year was full of school and community activities. I assumed that David, Ed and I would be sent to spend the summer with grandpa as we had done almost… Continue reading 41. …and Back again
Tag: Ancestry
V. Uncle Ted
The proceeding events all occurred in the first few hours and days of receiving the initial email from Ancestry. My emotions and thinking were all over the place. At times I felt as if I was going crazy and becoming unhinged. I would go from being really pissed off and resentful to being overjoyed and… Continue reading V. Uncle Ted
IV. Obituary Gold
{I quickly opened another browser window and did a search for Theodore Hax. The first result was an obituary...for Theodore's brother...who had passed in February...} I now understand what the phrase, 'Obituary Gold' means in genealogical circles. It is an obituary that contains a great deal of information on the deceased's life, career, civic involvement,… Continue reading IV. Obituary Gold
III. May I offer you a side of context with your beverage?
I so want to share what’s going on right now, day to day, as these are some of my best days, but you need context to truly appreciate why I feel this way and frankly, always have in some form or fashion. I fully intend to share all the little bits and pieces I might… Continue reading III. May I offer you a side of context with your beverage?
I. The Lemonade Master
"Life has continually given you lemons but you just keep making lemonade. You're like a Lemonade Master" Michael Hax Michael said this to me in a brief phone call we had a couple of weeks ago. It meant a lot coming from him, to know that he knows me that well. We have a unique… Continue reading I. The Lemonade Master