I have been dubbed "The Keeper of the Family Stories."  As far back as I can remember, I used to pump Grampa for stories of the "olden days".  I've kept a journal (sometimes to my family's dismay) since I was 12, and I love telling our stories.  <p>

This is where I plan on sharing various family stories.  I'll try to change them each month or so, so you might want to check back frequently!<P>

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<li><a href="xmas96.htm">Christmas 1996 AG (After Gramma)</a><br>
<li><a href="kids.htm">Nephews and Nieces</a><BR>
<li><a href="080197.htm">Poetry</a><BR>
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I've fictionalized some of the stories (I've been trying to write a novel about us for years!).  These are some exerpts from my "work in progress".  Although the names have been changed, and I've added a few embellishments, the core story is true.  Each of these exerpts are a little long, so you might want to print them off instead of reading them on-line.<p>
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