Indigenous peoples have strong roles for “Aunties” in the family dynamic. A few weeks ago, I wrote about descendants. I believe that descendants should participate in the lives of those who have preceded us. I not just talking about those who we are biologically descended from. We must also include Aunts & Uncles, Nieces &Continue reading “Aunts Uncles Nieces Nephews”
Tag Archives: Lorraine’s Diaries
September 2-8, 1944
“Saw the corpse before 1.30 then we all went to the funeral.“ Friday, September 8, 1944 2 Sat. Did usual Sat. Morn. Work. Mr. Young phoned for some chickens, so we picked them. The girls went to the show with Bowditches. I did different little things, then went to town & to the show withContinue reading “September 2-8, 1944”
August 26 – September 1, 1944
“We walked Miss F. home. A car of men stopped & gave us a thrill“ Friday, September 1, 1944 26 Sat. Dad, Isabelle & I stooked all morn, then he went combining. Isabelle & I worked like the dickens & finished it at 4.15. Came in & Mom took us all to town including EdnaContinue reading “August 26 – September 1, 1944”
Visiting Grandma Virtually (old school)
ME: “hey Son, did you see my post about virtual presence technology for staying in touch with isolated family?” #3 SON: “why, what’s wrong with the cell phone I’m talking on right now?” ME: “ … uuhhh” At that point, I thought about the Uncle that I have not been able to talk to sinceContinue reading “Visiting Grandma Virtually (old school)”
August 19-25, 1944
“Isabelle very kindly rode the tractor again all afternoon, so she wouldn’t have to stook. Sweet soul!“ Tuesday, August 22, 1944 19 Sat. Got up late. I sure was sleepy. Did the usual work. I waxed kitchen floor. Mom & Wilma picked cucumbers at Mr. Loki’s while Isabelle went up & cleaned the church. DadContinue reading “August 19-25, 1944”
August 12-18, 1944
“I drove the tractor. Finished cutting the piece of oats & did a little barley.“ Monday, August 14, 1944 12 Sat. I washed the kitchen, living room, shed & hall & waxed all but the shed. What a job! Isabelle rode the tractor all day. Dad was to town twice. Brought Ed Hudson home withContinue reading “August 12-18, 1944”
August 5-11, 1944
“Talked a great deal about my future.“ Sunday, August 6, 1944 5 Sat. Did the usual work this morn. Washed the car windows after dinner, etc, then I lay down. Were disturbed by flies & bees. After getting them quelled down, slept til 5.30. Went to town with Elton. Isabelle & I planned to goContinue reading “August 5-11, 1944”
Happy Birthday Mom!
Mom would have been 94 today. Today we switch gears and publish one-date-in-her-life over the five years of 1944 to 1948 My December 1 Birthday Fri. 1944. Today I am eighteen. Mrs. Stewart invited Mom & Dad in for supper & Doris stayed. It was real nice. Ross gave me box withContinue reading “Happy Birthday Mom!”
July 29 to August 4, 1944
“PASSED GRADE XII.“ Monday, August 31, 1944 29 Sat. Mom didn’t get home. Mae stayed in bed this morn, or rather went back for a couple of hrs. I did dishes, separator, then finished my cleaning, scrubbed kitchen floor & got peas for dinner. Mae cleaned veranda, washed her hair and made pies. We wentContinue reading “July 29 to August 4, 1944”
July 22-28, 1944
“Aunt Ellen & Robert saw me off on the bus for Weyburn“ Saturday, July 22, 1944 22 Sat. Mrs Hawton died in hospital. Did a little washing & ironing for myself this morning. Mrs. Stewart did the floors. Got my packing done. Aunt Ellen & Robert saw me off on the bus for Weyburn. IContinue reading “July 22-28, 1944”