Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Independence Day Over the Generations


Happy Independence Day!  Each July 4th, I’ve wondered what my generationally distant grandfather Thomas Stone would think of the wonderful hot mess he helped create.  I’m guessing it would be mixed feelings, yet overall pleased.

Violet Alpha Sillers Rodgers, 130th Birthday

My maternal grandmother, Violet Alpha Sillers (I called her Nana) was born 130 years ago today, February 23, 1895, in River John, Nova Scoti...