Tag Archives: relatives

PART 3 – I Saw Dead People

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

This is Part 3.  Please click here for Part 1 or here for Part 2. My Mom and I worked together on our family tree during two week-long visits she made to my home.  As she leafed through notes and … Continue reading →

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I Saw Dead People – Part 2

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

This is Part 2 of a story.  Click here for Part 1. Mom and I put names, dates and places onto our family tree using Family Tree Maker software during her visit here. We were challenged to organize the information when … Continue reading →

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I Saw Dead People – Part 1

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

You may remember the line from the movie Sixth Sense when an innocent young boy looks off in the distance and very seriously says “I see dead people”.  It isn’t my kind of movie, so I’ve never watched it; but the commercial … Continue reading →

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Pieces of Love – Part 2

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

Almost thirty-two years ago, Mr. Legs and I embarked on a journey together with a wedding ceremony and celebration.  Family and friends joined us for that event.  Before that day, we weren’t the only ones preparing for it.  People who … Continue reading →

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Bitten By Nostalgia

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

I’ve been thinking a lot about my Great Aunt Freda lately.  It feels like Aunt Freda is as much a part of me as my pinkie finger.  I don’t think of it every minute, but I know the memories are … Continue reading →

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A Hobby Gone Wild – Part 3

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

As I explored another side of the family through pictures, some individuals might only be characterized as characters to others, but to me they are family, so I find their possible oddities charming in a historic way. I had a copy … Continue reading →

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History High

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

Last week, Mr. Legs and I spent five days traveling back to the future.   We drove seven hours to our state of birth where we spent three non-stop days getting reacquainted with relatives and friends.  The other two days were … Continue reading →

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Rewards Program

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

Countless hours scanning, labeling and organizing photos have reaped many personal benefits.  One of the warm fuzzies I enjoy is the hope that my children, grandchildren and/or descendants will appreciate the hours of work put into the photo collections.  I love the way my … Continue reading →

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