Category Archives: Family

After The Auction, Redux ……..

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Stella

The following essay was written in 1969 by my mother, who told me that she wrote it on the back of an envelope in the car, tears running down her cheeks.  It occurred at the auction of the worldly goods … Continue reading →

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The Search For Our Roots

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Stella

Last week I got my DNA results from ancestrydna.  Not too many surprises, but some.  For instance, about 2% of my regional origins seems to be the Caucasus. Probably the results of a war fought by a long dead ancestor; … Continue reading →

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Is it Christmas yet?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Stella

Now that we’ve all enjoyed our Thanksgiving celebrations, it’s time to start – or at least plan – the Christmas decorations.  As the years pass, I spend less time and effort decorating my house, but I still do the basics … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving: A Politically Incorrect Guide

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Stella
Posted in Family, Holidays, Politics, Uncategorized | 2 Comments