Category Archives: 2008 Genea Bloggers Summer Games Competition

Where were you when the Loma Prieta Quake Struck?

Melody ♦ October 17, 2011 ♦ 2 Comments

[I wrote this post two years ago for the anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake.  I thought I'd report it for the 22nd anniversary.] Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. 17 October 1989 started out as a day of hope and excitement. People were excited about the Bay Bridge Series between …

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Fearless Females: Grandma Was A Radical!

Melody ♦ March 17, 2011 ♦ Leave Your Comment

[Fearless Females, 17th of March, Social Organizations and Groups] Not really.  But it makes for a great headline.  LOL I don’t know what organizations my Grandma Shellabarger belonged to while raising her family.  I don’t really think she had much time for them to tell you the truth. In the 1980s, she was in her …

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Advent Calendar: The Lost Pajamas

Melody ♦ December 10, 2010 ♦ Leave Your Comment

(Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories Day 10: Gifts) As I wrote about my doll, Tippy Toes, for the Smile for the Camera Edition #19, I thought I’d bring back my story about Grandma’s pajamas.  Though the pajamas weren’t necessarily my favorite gifts to receive (what five year old dreams of pajamas?), but they do bring …

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