Remembering My First Encounter With a Science Writer
Though young me would have been very surprised at the fact, I recently became a member of the National Association of Science Writers. From the time I was a child,…
Read moreThe World of Children’s Literature Lost a Legend, I Lost My Uncle
While most know Lee Bennett Hopkins as a legend in the world of children’s poetry, to me he was much more. He was my uncle, my godfather, a huge part…
Read moreCelebrating a Special Day In a Special Way
Birthdays are a big deal in my family. Even though my mother would joke about how she was the one who had done all the work so many years ago…
Read moreSome Things About Me
Nov 30 – write a brief biography of yourself Since this is one of my least favorite things to do (after all, biographies are written about other people), I am…
Read moreA Day in Grandma’s Life
Nov 29 – Imagine a typical day for a female ancestor. What time did she wake up, and what did she do throughout the day? Thanks to my grandmother’s diary,…
Read moreIf Grandma Had Facebook
Nov 28 – imagine an ancestor had internet and social media This is something I have actually thought about before. Though Grandma was certainly literate (having been an avid reader…
Read moreMy Biggest Surprise for my Sister
Nov 27 – record a memory to pass down My sister’s wedding day includes a memory I will always hold close. She honored me by asking me to be her…
Read morePromises of Grandeur
Nov 26- pitch a movie about an ancestor My great great grandparents moved from Scranton, PA to Oklahoma and back to Scranton during the 1890s. They were enticed to travel…
Read moreShopping the Sears Catalog
Nov 25 – shop in historical “stores” e.g. Sears catalog; purchase 3 items as gifts and explain why The family wasn’t wealthy, but usually had enough to get by. Practical…
Read moreGiving Thanks in 1850
Nov 24 – ancestors’ Thanksgiving 1850 The Smith family had a modest farm in Northeast Pennsylvania. In 1850, they had 7 children, the youngest a baby. Thanksgiving would have meant…
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