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My Dad

My dad is in the hospital with heart problems. If the doctors can get him stabilized he’ll come home today. Warm wishes his way, everyone.

The mid-winter surf-n-turf went really well. Mom came, as well as my brother and his girlfriend. Scott and I started this meal meaning to make it a tradition two years ago but missed 2010 due to the kitchen remodel. It’s my chance to host a family meal as Thanksgiving and Christmas are already spoken forContinueContinue reading “Surf-n-Turf”

Tom and Charlotte Schryer Family

Thomas Gordon Schryer b. 24 July 1948 Married: 13 June 1970, First Presbyterian Church, Hillsdale, MI Charlotte Ann Schryer (nèe Green) b. 14 April 1949 Tom Circa 1961 Thomas Gordon Schryer was born 24 Aug 1948, the third child of Fran and Elaine Schryer. Tom went to Michigan State University for his Bachelors and MastersContinueContinue reading “Tom and Charlotte Schryer Family”

7th Annual Chili Fest

For the past 7 years Hubby has done an annual Chili Day. Chili is served along with sour cream, cheddar cheese and tortillas. No salad. No side items. Chili. This year two old-time friends came and brought peppers from their gardens – jalapenos, serranos, habaneros and salsareffic. Hubby’s chili is not-to-be-toyed with chili. It isContinueContinue reading “7th Annual Chili Fest”

First Dance

After 6 1/2 years of marriage, Scott and I had our first dance at a Michigan Youth Leadership Forum event last week that we attended as part of Scott’s participation in the Association of State Employees with Disabilities. The Michigan Youth Leadership Forum (MYLF) for Students with Disabilities is a unique career leadership training programContinueContinue reading “First Dance”

210 W. Washtenaw

A piece of information that my third cousin once removed (Third Cuz) was able to share with me is where in Lansing my second great grandparents lived – the Egans. The street still exists and here is me this morning in front of the corner where they lived. It is now an insurance company building.ContinueContinue reading “210 W. Washtenaw”

Third Times the Charm

You never know who is reading your blog. And how far they’ll come to make contact. Above is me, my mom, and my third cousin once removed. She began following this blog when I wrote about my maternal grandfather Francis William Schryer (in Jan of 2008). He is a family member we have in commonContinueContinue reading “Third Times the Charm”