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David Terrell Duncan (1833-1904)

Family history and genealogy of my husband Bob Swanson’s great Grandfather David Terrell Duncan (his Mom’s Grandfather on her father’s side). This is based on both family legend and known documentation.

Robert Henry Heads (1877-1961)

Family history of my great Grandfather Robert Henry Heads (my Mom’s Grandfather on her mothers side). This is based on collected documentation and family memories.

John Parkinson (1841-1915)

The history and genealogy of John Parkinson (1841-1915) is as accurate as documentation and family legend can make it.

Eliza Ann Stroud Holt (1842-1919)

This is a personal history about my 2nd Great-Grandmother Eliza Ann Stroud Holt. All of the information is based on known documentation.

James Crawford Holt (1854-1926)

My 2nd great Grandfather, James Crawford Holt. This genealogy is as accurate as it can be based on known documentation and family stories.

Baby Cardinals

If I didn’t see it for myself, I would have though that the baby bird needed to be put back in it’s nest. For the last 4 weeks, I have been watching a pair of cardinals out my kitchen window. They set up house in a bush to the left of my kitchen window. TheContinue reading “Baby Cardinals”

First Stone Crab Claws

We have been in Florida seven years and this is our first time trying Florida Stone Crab Claws. I bought a pound at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market in Boynton Beach. As per normal, it was crowded even at opening on a weekday morning. Even with everyone being masked, I was glad to get outside. WeContinue reading “First Stone Crab Claws”

First COVID-19 Vaccine Day

Yep, today is the day I got my first COVID-19 vaccine “jab”. I think about this time last year…we were all so scared and clueless. I am glad that a vaccine was developed so fast. I made a personal choice to get the first vaccine that I could get. I was eligible last week. However,Continue reading “First COVID-19 Vaccine Day”

The Bachelorette Party

Hubby’s cherry glazed ribs

My amazing husband made these on Black Friday 2020. It took him 5-6 hours using his latest toy: Weber Smoker. They tasted as good as they look. He was so proud. You can check out the recipe on Steven Raichlen’s site. Maraschino cherry syrup, who knew.