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Don’t pinch me! I’m not Irish! Or am I? (A St. Patrick’s Day story)

Don’t pinch me! I’m not Irish! Or am I? (A St. Patrick’s Day story)

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Kids can be mean. When I was in elementary school, every St. Patrick’s Day meant a day of being pinched…
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Dogs, drinking, dancing…and other distractions for nineteenth century farmers

Dogs, drinking, dancing…and other distractions for nineteenth century farmers

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A few weeks ago, I read something written by A. B. Simpson (1843-1919) that made me think about my farming…
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Beantown Girls: I know my dad a little better now

Beantown Girls: I know my dad a little better now

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A few weeks ago, I read The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey.  The story follows the World War II adventures…
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The Short Life of Arthur J. Terry

The Short Life of Arthur J. Terry

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Arthur James Terry was born 4 October 1901 in South Carolina, most likely in Richland County. His parents were John…
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The Good, The Bad, and The Funny

The Good, The Bad, and The Funny

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A few months ago, MyHeritage.com introduced a colorization tool for photos. I blogged about it here and showed examples of…
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A Family Story: How My Mom Became My Hero

A Family Story: How My Mom Became My Hero

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My mom lived a full life despite suffering with a chronic illness for decades, but I did not understand her internal battle until it became my battle, too.

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