[Fearless Females-Women’s History Month, March 24–Shared characteristics] No doubt about it. We’re all short. My whole family takes after takes after my Grandma Lassalle, my Dad’s Mom. She was a small woman, only about 4 ft 9 inches tall. Grandpa wasn’t much taller, maybe 5 ft 3 inches. My Grandma was a very youthful adult….
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Fearless Females: The Gift of Laughter
[Women’s History Month Fearless Females Prompt, 24th of March, Shared Traits] My Grandma Shellabarger lived through alot. Her life was a rough road, one that might have crippled others very easily. Through it all, Grandma could still laugh. The trait I share with her is the gift of laughter. Not just any kind of laughter…hysterical…
Fearless Females: Grandma Was A Radical!
[Fearless Females, 17th of March, Social Organizations and Groups…a report from 2011 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…
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…
Fearless Females: The Smile On Her Face
[This was written for Fearless Females, 2nd of March, Women’s History Month] This woman is not one of my ancestors, but she is a relative. She is my Great Great Aunt. And, she figures in family history. This is Maria de Jesus (Jacinto) de Braga, aka Mary DeBraga. I chose this photograph because it is…