I’m proud to be related to the strong woman I see in this photograph. Grace Bateman, my great grandmother was known for her poise, elegance and skills as a needlewoman. More importantly, however, Grace was chair of the townswomen’s guild which in the wake of the Suffragette movement promoted equal opportunity and rights for women […]
I love going to antique markets and sifting through old photographs. Yet it’s even more magical when you sift through your family’s photos. The best kind of history is your own. My grandmother (shown in this photo) recently passed, and I flew to Manila to say goodbye and be with family. Going through her closet, […]
My Grandma with her Cub Scout troop which included my uncle and George Martin, author of Game of Thrones. He’s the boy in the center holding his chin. This was taken on boat lapping Manhattan, where he was obviously getting inspiration and ideas for King’s Landing! ~shared by @clam_digger View on Instagram →
My grandmother (age 18) and great uncle (age 4) in summer of 1954. They were enjoying the water at their favorite swimming hole in the “little black river” within the countryside of Ripley County Missouri. Today a bridge passes over this part of the river. I love looking through my family photo albums. I am […]
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