Monthly Archives: September 2013

Wasp Hive

My son, Rob, found this hive in a tree above his garage! It’s the biggest one I’ve ever seen! It’s a wasp hive and they are very active! It’s out-of-the-way so no one should get stung unless they pester the … Continue reading

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Oh, What To Do…

I love to write. I love to report news. I love being creative. As editor of a bi-weekly newsletter I get to do all of the above! It’s very rewarding…it’s also challenging. It can become emotional. I’ve been read – ignored, … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary, Christy and Sean

  Happy Anniversary, Christy and Sean! Wow, twenty years already!         Five beautiful children ranging from 19 years next week to six years!   Life is so busy for you both so my hope is that you … Continue reading

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Reflections…

There’s no place like home…yet my trip to Colorado and then on to Washington was full of family, love, caring, closeness, interests, friends, nature, details, good-byes, spending, reminiscing, and so much more. This morning as we reflected on our trip … Continue reading

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Ninety-nine and… Part II

School was out for the summer, 1932, so Corina went to visit her Aunt Pauline and Uncle Tony Parrish, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Her own family was now living in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was the summer between her junior … Continue reading

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I’m Home

At about 3:00 PM we drove into our driveway! Home. Oh how good it looked and felt! I’ve been gone for four weeks! I didn’t plan to be gone that long but that’s how it turned out! Jerry built a … Continue reading

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Wisconsin

We finally crossed over into Wisconsin today. Yes, we’re getting closer to home.             I saw lots of old barns and was able to photograph some.   What is this fascination of mine with old … Continue reading

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Pine City, Minnesota

On March 16, 1914 my mother, Corina Aanas, was born in Pine City, Minnesota. We drove there today making a full circle of her life. I don’t think they lived here long, their home was really in northeastern Iowa. Her … Continue reading

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Chinese Outside

We’ve stopped in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the evening and night. It’s been good to relax and unwind. We ordered Chinese for supper: beef and broccoli, sweet and sour pork, etc. and sat at a table outside our motel to eat. … Continue reading

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Minnesota

Here we are in Minnesota! It feels like we’re getting closer to home! Well, yes! We are! It’s been a long journey. A new sign is being placed here! It’s very nice. This is coming into Minnesota on highway # … Continue reading

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