Christmas 1944
It’s Christmas in the European Theatre of Operations, 1944—75 years ago; but what with letters taking two to six weeks … Continue reading Christmas 1944
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Give Me a Sign
The strangest thing happened last night as I was pouring water into the Christmas tree stand, having once again managed … Continue reading Give Me a Sign
A Thanks Giving Letter to Myself
On this American holiday, a day set aside for giving thanks, I’m aware of how difficult it is for so … Continue reading A Thanks Giving Letter to Myself
War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II
Veteran’s Day My memoir is on hold, waiting to begin whatever has to happen next to get it to a … Continue reading War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II
Taking My Mother Home
After a long weekend in my father’s mid-west homeland (read about it here), I moved on to the part of … Continue reading Taking My Mother Home
An Ancestral Pilgrimage
“When you work with your hands, you become more deeply connected with yourself.“ —Julia Gold, co-founder Michigan Folk School It … Continue reading An Ancestral Pilgrimage
Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Autumn Again
I’m writing from the corner chair in the living room enclosed by early morning fog that presses against the windows … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Autumn Again
My Family of Storytellers for 385 Years in America: Part 3
Someday I will transcribe Joel Brigham (Goodell) Baker’s letters from the Civil War; they are truly amazing. For now, we … Continue reading My Family of Storytellers for 385 Years in America: Part 3
My Family of Storytellers for 385 Years in America: Part 2
Aurilla Stevens, c. 1823 Aurilla Stevens, my great-great grandmother, was born in 1803 the town of Painted Post in New … Continue reading My Family of Storytellers for 385 Years in America: Part 2
My Family of Storytellers for 385 Years in America: Part 1
It is a family tradition that a Goodell either talks or writes.” —Ethel Goodell Clark, my 4th cousin once removed, … Continue reading My Family of Storytellers for 385 Years in America: Part 1
