Over the years I slowly realised what a treasure I and my siblings had. She was so different from other mothers. I now know that much of this stemmed from the fact that she and Henry were essentially Europeans. They had subtle but sophisticated tastes which .....
Mari-Ann
Personal journey and stories from my past
Rolling Uncle
Learn about Alcazar the horse; what my grandfather's WW1 war pilot buddy was doing in Frisco, TX; handwritten letters and what people do with cigar boxes today.
Old Correspondence 1920 Handwritten Letter found in Beautiful Vintage Cigar Box
A 23 year- old gold seeker arrived in San Francisco from Massachusetts in 1854. His observations and opinions of the California Gold Rush are recorded in well preserved letters.
Letters of a Gold Rush Pioneer
The numerous photos show my great aunt and uncle's large and successful farming operation in North Dakota back in the early 1900s.
Old Pictures of Farming in North Dakota in the early 1900s
In my twenty chapter novel there are many stories of growing up in the 50s and 60s. This is one of the stories about fear and failure.
Grade Three Win
Memories of my grandparents during the Irish War of Independence in Dublin and Balbriggan. First hand account of the atrocities committed by the Black and Tan raids in Ireland in 1921. When was the War of Independence in Ireland?
Memories of the Black and Tan Raids in Ireland in 1921
Mary Wilson was an American woman married to a Japanese man. They met in New York City in the early 1960s and started a family there.They embarked on an adventure which ended in Tokyo, Japan, Mary`s husband`s hometown.
Mary`s Journey from New York to Sydney, Australia to Tokyo, Japan
This is the true story of a brave young boy whose life has entirely changed unexpectedly. What happened to his parents and how he fights back and face life again is beyond words. Life is so unpredictable. Loved one's memories remain with you forever. Allah loves us as He is near to our jugular vein.
The Grief that was His
Eric T., you are with God now. You are a wonderful creation of God, and you knew Him, and you loved Him, and now He has taken you to Heaven.
You Are With God Now, My Dear Friend
Memories of my grandmother and her family living in Dublin during the Irish War of Independence. What did the black and tans do to the Irish people? The Black and Tans atrocities and auxiliaries in 1920's Ireland.
Memories of My Great Grandparents in Stoneybatter Dublin 7 Ireland
That son referred to in this happy exchange later became my husband. Some family history during WWII included plus photos.
Vintage World War II Letter From Soldier to Wife Regarding Birth of a Son
Emigrating to Australia in 1967: My mother tells us her memories of living and working in Australia in the 1960's. She immigrated with her husband and five young children as £10 Poms. Migration Memories on board the Ship Castel Felice.
Memories of Irish an Mother Living in Australia in 1967
I love Thanksgiving, but it always brings back the memory of the 60's and how so many of our boys were sent to Vietnam. This is the story of my brother. My older and loved brother. My only brother!
A Story of Thanksgiving, My Brother, and Vietnam
