Posts Tagged ‘sister’

Why I Love Christmas

Posted: November 30, 2009 in Standing Strong
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Christmas is my favorite time of year, as it is for many millions of people. I have many happy childhood memories, not of quantity, but of family gatherings and good cheer. I was lucky to have grown up in a small town and in a family where traditions were embraced. My parent’s house was located on [...]

Forgetyourname-ism

Posted: August 6, 2009 in My Family
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This forgetyourname-ism, this ailment of the brain, apparently it runs in the family!

This photo sits right in front, on top of my entertainment centre. These are my parents in their teen-aged years, going to prom. I think my folks have known each other practically their whole lives. Pop’s family had moved to Port Rowan from Walsh by way of Kitchener, Ontario, while he was a young lad/teenager. He [...]