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Francis B. Egan (1846-1916)

Today, Memorial Day, I went to find a family headstone at Mt. Hope Cemetery here in Lansing. I had no idea that I had family buried in Lansing until a distant relative told me so. The grave I was looking for was “Grandma’s Schryer’s father” in my current family lexicon – that’s Francis Bartholomew Egan,ContinueContinue reading “Francis B. Egan (1846-1916)”

Philippians 4:12

This was on my grandfather’s memorial card. I would like it to be true of me, too, true enough to have on my own memorial card: I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any andContinueContinue reading “Philippians 4:12”

Me and My Grandpap

My Grandpap died peacefully last night at about midnight. He said in good humor that it was just time to go. Here’s him and me in about 1974.

It’s not enough to have a bun, it’s got to be a WHITE bun

I am throwing myself off the cliff and getting in to genealogy. Genealogy is traditionally the domain of little old ladies (I work in a library, I would know, just trust me). My mom did a bunch of research a few years ago and I went as far as to memorize my direct line backContinueContinue reading “It’s not enough to have a bun, it’s got to be a WHITE bun”

Me and My Grandma

My Grandma

My grandma died holding my mother’s hand last Sunday, January 4th. Her death was not unexpected, and it was peaceful. I’m good with words, but when it comes to my grandma all the words I know don’t seem to be enough to say what I mean, and what I feel for her. Words don’t feelContinueContinue reading “My Grandma”

Look to Her Mother

My Uncle N. has a saying, “If you’re thinking of marrying a woman, look to her mother.” Many apples don’t fall far from the tree. This business with Hubby’s arm got me to thinking about the torn bicep from 6-7 years ago. He tore the bicep trying to impress me on our first date. MyContinueContinue reading “Look to Her Mother”