Category Archives: 52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History

Our First Dog

This week’s 52 weeks of genealogy challenge is to write about our first pet. There were probably animals before I came along in ’64.  We had a menagerie throughout my childhood.  But, the first one I remember was our dog, Bubbles, which we got when I was four. When my Godparent’s poodle became pregnant, we …

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A Dollar Fifty A Car Load

[52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy and History, Week 12:  Movies] When I was growing up, going to the movies was the cheapest entertainment money could buy.  We had several movie theaters in the area.  But, the one we love the most as kids was the drive in. I’m pretty sure that my parents took my …

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A Mother’s Strength: Dealing With Injuries

[52 weeks of Personal Genealogy & History Prompt:  Illness & Injuries...This doubles as my Fearless Females post for 13th of March, A Moment of Strength] I wasn’t injured very often as a child.  At least, most of injuries were mostly due to my siblings rather than my own stupidity.  Always blame the siblings! This prompt …

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