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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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Merci Train Car

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

Sitting on our state’s fairgrounds is a train car with an written explanation. This train car grabbed my attention. After learning more about it, it grabbed my heart. For it proves that even after things as senseless and barbaric as … 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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Moments in Time – Wheels

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

I remember the excitement of getting that bicycle.  It was brand new and just for me.  It took some time to feel comfortable on it, but it provided fun and freedom. Looking at that picture, I remembered other photos of … Continue reading →

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Furry Friends – Part 2, Who’s Here?

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

Although there were definitely some unhappy endings (see Furry Friends-Part 1), I always had a pet while growing up.  For short amounts of time during his childhood, Mr. Legs had lizards and mice but he was not used to dogs or cats so he … Continue reading →

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Furry Friends – Part 1

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

I saw it was National Dog Day last week.  I have what I think are interesting pet stories, so I wrote them for my kids.  Hope you’ll find them interesting too. I loved having pets while I was growing up.  … Continue reading →

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Starting your Family History Record

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

There are lots of ways to record family history and begin your life story. It makes sense to start with information about yourself.  Then make a list of relatives you know.  Next to names, put any information you know about them.  … 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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My Diagnosis Story – Part 2

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

Twenty-eight years ago, I was given the jolting news that I likely had multiple sclerosis. My imagination raced and practicality brought me to a place of concern. Being in my first months of my first pregnancy, I had been excited and … Continue reading →

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