Tag: life
member name: Cheri D.
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July 13, 2007 09:23 PM EDT --
My mother was an artist, so it came naturally to me.
I sketched, scribbled and dabbled in most every media throughout my life, but my favorite was acrylics. That would change.
A good friend, Zandra, . . .
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July 10, 2007 02:24 PM EDT --
She sat, enfolded in shadows, brushing her long, dark hair. Gramma rocked gently, the rhythm of her brush matching the soft ‘tap tap’ of her slippers on the floor.
This was Gramma’s . . .
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November 03, 2006 09:45 AM EST --
It seems the historic town of Americus, Georgia has become infested with millions of bats, and each one is protected by law, carrying a fine of $1,000 and up to a year in jail if killed. The sky . . .
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October 01, 2006 01:46 PM EDT --
I had long, luxurious hair- so what was I doing?
Walking into a hair show in Los Angeles, down the plank, into a wasp's nest of shears eager to get busy - that's what.
It was the '70's . . .
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January 19, 2007 11:31 AM EST --
It’s difficult enough to grow cactus in Arizona, but when you have the local mammals snacking on your garden (grown on a volcanic lava base no less!)….it’s more than frustrating!
The . . .
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August 09, 2007 10:32 PM EDT --
This is the day my Mother died. Sixteen years ago, but it seems like yesterday. I have smelled lilacs all day, a reminder of her. She loved lilacs, and always shared the flowers from her huge lilac tree . . .
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July 24, 2007 07:32 PM EDT --
I, Catherine Huber, sit at table, pen in hand. In trepidation, we await the ever brewing battles we have rumour of. Simple farmers we are and have no need for war, but face it we . . .
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November 06, 2006 09:15 AM EST --
What was the judicial system like in Medieval times? Living in a castle, or in the village surrounding it?
Most medieval communities held hearings which were much speedier than today's lengthy trials. . . .
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July 23, 2007 08:12 PM EDT --
This group is for telling your stories about your ancestors....from parents to grandparents to great grandparents and beyond.
The group is moderated, to stay on topic.
Feel free to post photos, . . .
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July 28, 2007 12:39 AM EDT --
Gramma used to be able to purchase fresh butter from the ladies who lived in near by farms. When the Great Depression hit, butter was no longer available to her, as it was so expensive.
So, Gramma had . . .
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November 17, 2006 03:21 PM EST --
PETER ABELARD AND HELOISE
Rarely have two lovers been so suited for each other. Both attractive, intelligent, and thirsting for knowledge, they shared an intellectual energy, as well as . . .
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January 19, 2007 09:56 AM EST --
And, just HOW cold IS it? Well, here in Northern Arizona, 7,000 feet up in the sky…..it’s been below zero by 26 degrees (counting wind chill factor, of course), about a week ago.
Normally, . . .
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July 14, 2007 01:34 PM EDT --
Hello! I've recently started two new groups that may be of interest to quite a few here on Gather.
I've seen some very wonderful stories about familes, ancestors, and everyday life within our . . .
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July 23, 2007 07:30 PM EDT --
This group is for anyone who loves history...be it HIS story, or HERstory, as long as it pertains to something historical.
It is moderated so that the group stays on topic.
You might post a story about . . .
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July 23, 2007 07:37 PM EDT --
Come join a fun group featuring wonderful tales of families and family life! Tell us about your family, children, parents, family pets etc. and post photos, too! See some of the keywords to give you . . .
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October 27, 2006 01:51 PM EDT --
I've researched my family's genealogy for many years. My love of history brought me to it. John de Courcy is my "way, way, way back ancestor", who has provided me with many pleasurable . . .
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