Category Archives: Family Matters

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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Moments in Time – Dolls

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

She was classy, looking poised and polished whether she was wearing the latest style or gardening clothes. When she went out, she wore fashionable hats, high heels and carried dressy purses. Aunt Freda took care of us while my mom … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Dogs

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

As has happened often, I saw a picture on my computer and it reminded me of a similar picture from another time. I put these photos together to compare back then and more recently. It was fun to put the … Continue reading →

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Investments and Dividends

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

A good friend, who is also a piano teacher, posted an article on Facebook.  It refers to a scientific study which proves the academic and social benefits of music lessons. http://mic.com/articles/108022/science-just-discovered-something-amazing-about-what-childhood-piano-lessons-did-to-you I was given the gift of piano lessons when … Continue reading →

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Everyone Should Have One

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

We are all given a name at birth.  Some like the name their parents gave them, and some do not, but our given and family names are what we go through life with and as. Parents-to-be give much thought to … Continue reading →

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The Thermometer Rules

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

This was a rough winter in many parts of the country.  Although it is winding down, I thought more than once during the season about years past when our family was younger.  I wondered if this might be helpful to … Continue reading →

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