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Category Archives: history
How could I ever forget?
The sky was a startling blue, the air crisp. It was the fourth day of the new school year and I remember thinking that it would be a great day to be outdoors. But a rare and beautiful day created … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, history, life lessons, loss, Patriotism, tragedy
Tagged attacks, loss, remember, respect, reverence, terrorism, victims
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But, it’s history!
Have you ever tried to sort through all of those boxes of stuff that you packed away for some arbitrary day? I’ve been ensnared in this task on and off for the past several weeks as I’ve helped my mom … Continue reading
Greek life in high school?
I’m writing a history of our local school district. I feel history is important and since no one has undertaken this task, I decided it was time. It occurred to me that valuable resources, in the form of oral histories, … Continue reading
Posted in education, Greek Life, history, nostalgia
Tagged education, fraternities, highschool, Memories, organizations, sororities
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Patience, my dear girl –
I’m sitting in the local history area of the NY State Library. I’ve come to look at three newspaper articles pertaining to my school district history project. The newspaper I need has not been digitized and is still on microfilm. … Continue reading
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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