Sonya Schryer Norris

Total Slacker

Today I put in only seven hours on family history. For the past few month’s I’ve dedicate one weekend day to the family history project each weekend and put in about 9 hours on that day. But I’m at a good stopping point so I’m going to put it down for now although there areContinueContinue reading “Total Slacker”

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Family History Project Update

Instead of this being a short, charming family history, this project has turned into the fulfillment of a life goal: writing a book. A real book. A 300 pages book. That’s probably 400 pages in paperback format. I always thought a book I’d write would be fiction but it turned out to be non-fiction. IContinueContinue reading “Family History Project Update”

GATR’s Condo

After speaking with GATR’s condo complex, I need to print a retraction about the cost of GATR’s condo today. It would not run for $16,000 but $4,000. I got this directly from the complex. Monthly dues would be $380. That condo she was so proud of. The home of her own that symbolized her independenceContinueContinue reading “GATR’s Condo”

Peel and Stick Vinyl Tiles

This story would be enhanced by photos but I don’t have ones of the early project so the these will suffice for now: Here’s the first photo – the current basement tile that we are leaving down in the hall and on the stairs. It’s in fine shape and I have no “tile ego” thatContinueContinue reading “Peel and Stick Vinyl Tiles”

My Grandfather. And the Mafioso

My Uncle N. has long told a story about living in Detroit as a kid. He was the only one old enough among the sibs to remember this particular incident, he was 11 when it happened. And the story is a beaut. In my family history research I naturally went to find out more aboutContinueContinue reading “My Grandfather. And the Mafioso”

GATR’s Condo, Close to the River

I believe I’ve mentioned Great Aunt Totally Rocks. GATR took special pride in her family and in the city of Detroit. She was the only member of the family never to leave it. Never to succumb to “White Flight.” And she was furious as it crumbled around her. The once-great city falling to crack cocaineContinueContinue reading “GATR’s Condo, Close to the River”