Category Archives: Family History

The Purpose of the Pouch

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Climbing Downhill

My mother came to visit a few months ago, and with her she brought a big box. Going through the box was an adventure of sorts. It was a curious collection of random items. There were pictures I hadn’t seen … Continue reading →

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Horsing Around at a Family Reunion

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Climbing Downhill

While scanning, consolidating, labeling and ordering pictures on the computer, I was concentrating on recording history. I documented facts about my parents, grandparents and other ancestors. I had immersed myself in the past. However, life requires us to step out … Continue reading →

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Pretty in Pink

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Climbing Downhill

Humble and reserved, she rarely spoke about herself or expressed an opinion. She would answer some questions about her life, although guardedly. Often, she would shrug off questions she may have considered too personal. I describe her personality to explain … Continue reading →

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A Little Cupboard’s Big Life

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Climbing Downhill

Around 1936, when Jan was a little girl, a little play kitchen cupboard was made for her by her Uncle Eddie. Jan grew up, got married and had sons. As far as the remaining family can remember, the little cupboard … Continue reading →

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What is it About Raspberries?

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

Is it their unique, sweet taste? Is it the familiar crunching of their seeds between your teeth? Is it the way their grid sections form together into a fascinating dome shape? Is it the hole inside of them that is … Continue reading →

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On Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Climbing Downhill

On Mother’s Day, I think about my mother. It’s a time to appreciate the love my mother has given me in words, expressions and sacrifices. I think about all of the good times we shared. My physical condition limits my … Continue reading →

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Mementos

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Climbing Downhill

If you’re my age, or close to it, you remember what Easters were like back around the 60’s. In those days, church on Easter was an anticipated event, and dressing for it was excitedly planned by many.  My mother dressed … Continue reading →

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The Red Basket

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Climbing Downhill

I look across the room and see our red basket.  It used to be just a basket until Mr. Legs painted it and it was given a special job.  It holds Christmas greetings that trickled in during the month of … Continue reading →

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Nickels

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Climbing Downhill

Tucked away at our house, in a safe place with other important items, are two rolls of nickels.  They are wrapped in the paper sleeves that people use to roll coins themselves. On those paper wrappings is handwritten “1958”. Upon … Continue reading →

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The Table

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Climbing Downhill

A lot of the furniture we own once belonged to relatives. That was the case for our first kitchen table. It had belonged to my Great Uncle Everett. Uncle Everett moved to a nursing home when I was a young … Continue reading →

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