In our search for a warm adventure with opportunities to remain socially distant, we found the ideal location, Savannah, GA. … More
Tag: family history
The Other Mighty Mac
A well known Michigan landmark is our Mackinac Bridge, or the Mighty Mac, connecting the upper and lower peninsula. We … More
Civil War Sweethearts and a Character Witness for a Cannibal
Once or twice a year, I like to share an earlier, memorable post. This one is from my father’s … More
Food, Family, and Heirloom Recipes
Food traditions abound in our family. Both the Murphy and Roche Families gifted a love of food with celebrations. … More
Lessons from my Lithuanian Grandpa: How I Learned to Cuss
Mike Murphy, my father-in-law, loves to share humorous stories about the family. He declares himself half-Irish and half-Lithuanian. Here is … More
Walter Black Stewart: Cadavers, Catapults, and a Lost Piece of American History
Many pieces of family history are passed down through oral tradition. As with this story, there are no longer any … More
They’re Crusin’ Like It’s 1909…
I was looking through my Aunt Gladys’ memoirs and came across this story written by her husband, Uncle Steere du … More
