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Category Archives: history
Embracing the past…
In the past few years, I’ve done a tremendous amount of genealogy. I find it fascinating and have learned things I would never have known. Why is it important to me? I don’t have a good answer but I am … Continue reading
Did you save them?
I’m asking if you saved your high school yearbooks. Many may think they are a waste of time and space but I’m here to tell you that they are important pieces of history. History, you say? Don’t be preposterous! Ah, … Continue reading
Posted in education, history, inspiration, life lessons, nostalgia, Uncategorized
Tagged changes, fun, history, lessons, nostalgia, reflection, reverence, The past
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Schools and History
Both topics are important to me. I enjoyed school and not just for the social aspect. Learning is something I love. Always an avid reader, I’m just darn curious about almost anything. And I love history. If I hadn’t majored … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, education, history, inspiration, nostalgia, Reflections, Uncategorized
Tagged bethlehemcentral, classmates, ephemera, history, Memories, nostalgia, photos, preservation, schooldays
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Articles for Bethlehem Historical Association Newsletter-Spring 2017
Thomas M. Holmes – Doctor, Soldier, Citizen Dr. Holmes was born in McKownville, NY (now Guilderland), on February 19, 1882. He attended Union College Albany Medical College, graduating in 1909. After living for a few years in the Town of … Continue reading
Posted in history, Uncategorized, war, writing
Tagged history, local history, veterans, WWI
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Writing mojo…
The sap of my writer’s juices is flowing freely. I admit I’m still freely stepping around my fiction project, kind of like Gene Kelly dancing around the puddles in “Singing in the Rain.” But it won’t be long until, like … Continue reading
Posted in history, inspiration, learning experiences
Tagged fiction, history, joy, research, writing
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Random thoughts and the cabin in my head…
The real holiday season has begun with Thanksgiving yesterday. I am grateful to attend a wonderful dinner, along with my mom, at a friend’s house nearby. The range of ages yesterday was 10 months-91 years. It was relaxing, congenial, fun … Continue reading
Posted in history, holidays, life lessons, Uncategorized
Tagged assassination, family, friends, history, holidays, imagination
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A “past” obsession…
My closest friends know how keen I am on history, especially as it relates to genealogy. A few years ago I began to delve into the paternal side of my mother’s family and it wasn’t long until it became a … Continue reading
Why I enjoy reading Linda Fairstein’s mysteries…
My closest friends know I’m a history junkie in addition to being a mystery and crime junkie. I’ve read widely within the mystery genre and will admit to several favorite authors. Authors vary as dinstinctly as do one’s closest friends; one chooses … Continue reading
Posted in authors, history, literature, mystery, settings, strong women, students, teaching
Tagged books, literature
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