tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post5290008772433113297..comments2024-03-09T04:17:11.014-04:00Comments on One can't get over the habit of being a little girl all at once...: Slipping through a door into the pastWendyMcLeodMacKnighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-55567102040813347832014-05-02T07:04:05.200-03:002014-05-02T07:04:05.200-03:00well I am sure the source of my ADHD!well I am sure the source of my ADHD!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-88972950750826019302014-05-02T07:02:57.411-03:002014-05-02T07:02:57.411-03:00There are lots of records, though you need the tim...There are lots of records, though you need the time to do the research. I am only having real time to start working on this now. I am sure it isn't impossible, but might be herculean!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-44762416934684394642014-05-02T07:01:33.661-03:002014-05-02T07:01:33.661-03:00GSL - I missed a similar opportunity and did not w...GSL - I missed a similar opportunity and did not want to miss another! I sent him a note yesterday with a copy of this picture and hope he enjoys it!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-12484160493121395492014-05-02T07:00:25.397-03:002014-05-02T07:00:25.397-03:00I hope the same for myself!I hope the same for myself!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-4956843967182611842014-05-02T07:00:11.269-03:002014-05-02T07:00:11.269-03:00thanks Barb!thanks Barb!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-67097389362722614142014-05-02T06:59:48.545-03:002014-05-02T06:59:48.545-03:00thanks xoxo!thanks xoxo!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-30664113457869834562014-05-01T08:28:53.451-03:002014-05-01T08:28:53.451-03:00This comment has been removed by the author.AudreyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783881806028461090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-64289659896251315982014-05-01T08:24:31.337-03:002014-05-01T08:24:31.337-03:00Wendy, this is a wonderful story! My grandmother ...Wendy, this is a wonderful story! My grandmother had a life that would read like fiction; I was very close to her and heard many of her stories, but I wish that I had fleshed them out with her when I was grown. (She died when I was in my 20s.) Part of the problem was that most of her memories were painful ones and I was reluctant to bring it up unless she started that conversation...<br /><br />As an aside: a couple times a week after reading your posts, I will think "AH, I will do THAT" (much like Gerald and Piggy in Mo Willems kid series, if you know it) but it's sort of in my head... then out. Maybe I'm the source of my son's ADHD! (Altho, since it only seems to show up in his music and spanish classes, I'm not convinced that his ADHD isn't actually just a case of goofing off while bored... a behavioral trait that could have been from me too...)AudreyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783881806028461090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-67654963740046956462014-05-01T05:23:33.283-03:002014-05-01T05:23:33.283-03:00What a great chance discovery! It looks like you ...What a great chance discovery! It looks like you had an awesome time! I have one remaining grandparent (my mother's mother) at present, and not long after the girls were born, we spent some time sitting down and trying to map out her and my grandpa's families -- both the people she could remember and who was related to whom, as well as all of the little anecdotes she could remember. My family came to the US in the early 20th century and came from really rural areas in the Austrian Empire/Russia/Poland area and spoke no English. We have no records and in fact I don't know precisely where they even came from. Which is a bit too bad, as now that I am living in Europe, I find myself so curious about where it is we came from, and wanting to be able to go and visit the physical place, but it is impossible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-60395955058988960452014-04-30T22:27:27.412-03:002014-04-30T22:27:27.412-03:00Oh Wendy, first my apologies. I allowed the whole ...Oh Wendy, first my apologies. I allowed the whole Alex Haley controversy to darken my mood which didn't put me in the right frame of mind when I first read your post.<br />Upon a 2nd reading now with the dark cloud lifted; this is such a beautiful story beautifully told and you brought a tear to my eye.<br />Upon taking up my own research, I just missed a great Uncle we had only a vague idea of who lived until 2010 who apparently lived an interesting life and could have unlocked many family mysteries. He died all alone.<br />What I would give to have had that meeting with him you just had with your elderly cousin.GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-55186921924631246162014-04-30T21:38:35.967-03:002014-04-30T21:38:35.967-03:00I hope when I am ancient someone as interested and...I hope when I am ancient someone as interested and as interesting as you comes to talk to me on a Sunday afternoon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649567646783537650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-9732543233171893592014-04-30T15:42:34.826-03:002014-04-30T15:42:34.826-03:00What a great trip into your past. I am sure the v...What a great trip into your past. I am sure the visit left you with more inspiration for your new book. Great post!Barb Fullertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934265916562353119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-51391347486979439322014-04-30T15:05:00.203-03:002014-04-30T15:05:00.203-03:00What a lovely post Wendy. I believe we can learn ...What a lovely post Wendy. I believe we can learn a lot about ourselves by looking to the past. My mother's ancestry is mapped back to the 1700's and there are some very interesting characters along the way. <br /><br />Your cousin is indeed handsome and now I see that your beautiful skin is a family trait!xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-80935112546547384142014-04-30T07:02:17.379-03:002014-04-30T07:02:17.379-03:00Writing it down and labelling photos is a must. I...Writing it down and labelling photos is a must. I just wrote my cousin a thank you note and sent him a copy of this picture and I not only put our names, but also how we were related to one another on the back!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-78862347188622521062014-04-30T07:01:02.989-03:002014-04-30T07:01:02.989-03:00Thanks Shopping Celle!Thanks Shopping Celle!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-57549504520483372612014-04-30T00:48:20.734-03:002014-04-30T00:48:20.734-03:00Wendy, this is a beautiful post. I am fascinated b...Wendy, this is a beautiful post. I am fascinated by genealogy and (as a social historian) can't help but want to document everything! When I was a little girl, I used to ask my grandparents about their lives, how the met, their parents, etc and I have a pretty complete mental picture. Like you, I should write it down!Anthro Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923838563131831044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-6881132377299144152014-04-30T00:04:20.884-03:002014-04-30T00:04:20.884-03:00This is one of your best works ever Wendy! What a ...This is one of your best works ever Wendy! What a great reminder to stop and smell the roses each day before their season ends. Shopping Cellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609287005914939866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-18302327794130089062014-04-29T15:59:51.849-03:002014-04-29T15:59:51.849-03:00Oh but there are many lines from both your parents...Oh but there are many lines from both your parents' sides.. I bet you are in there somewhere - some descendant of a French king...WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-78514230512235423472014-04-29T15:59:07.425-03:002014-04-29T15:59:07.425-03:00I love stories like that Lane! I think the connec...I love stories like that Lane! I think the connections will out every time!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-56991756670936871442014-04-29T15:58:35.222-03:002014-04-29T15:58:35.222-03:00I think we did!I think we did!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-60799746984601661712014-04-29T15:58:20.233-03:002014-04-29T15:58:20.233-03:00I love that series too Heidi - so interesting!I love that series too Heidi - so interesting!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-53974202998991591502014-04-29T10:09:23.186-03:002014-04-29T10:09:23.186-03:00My relatives have traced us back a long way and I&...My relatives have traced us back a long way and I'm still pouting that I do not seem to be in line to any thrones. Impossible! Jen Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350176925586602027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-62544072604981827282014-04-29T08:30:36.000-03:002014-04-29T08:30:36.000-03:00Beautifully written post, Wendy! Your cousin is a...Beautifully written post, Wendy! Your cousin is amazing for 91 ( will not show MLane all the hair he has--superb) and a treasure for you to now have in your life. Fascinating how far you can trace back. Even small mannerisms seem to be coded for in our DNA.<br /><br />I can trace back to central Sweden to 1700's as the church kept good birth/marriage/death records. In the 80's we visited an elderly relative by marriage in the little town we hale from and there, on his coffee table, was a photo album with my baby picture in it, sent by my grandfather. He spoke no English at all, but we got the gist of things.Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-73018624251544245552014-04-29T08:26:03.085-03:002014-04-29T08:26:03.085-03:00Wonderful blog post and how interesting that you w...Wonderful blog post and how interesting that you were able to meet this cousin! He is very handsome and seems like a lovely man. Congratulations on your new-to-you family member, it seems you made fast friends!DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-40998842812514415432014-04-29T08:07:16.613-03:002014-04-29T08:07:16.613-03:00Wonderful post Wendy. I love Ancestry.com.... I us...Wonderful post Wendy. I love Ancestry.com.... I used it to find family in England, looked at census forms for addresses they lived in, and then on google maps walked the street to see the houses they lived in all those years ago. Fascinating.<br />The series "who do you think you are" often touches on Epigenetics.... one Australian version featured a very well known Aussie comedian, Rove McManus. He was the "black sheep" of his family, as they were all very talented in sport - loved sport, passionate supporters of sport... whereas he would spend all his time doodling in a notebook, and of course was very funny when he did stand up. Eventually they traced his family back to one of the very early settlers in South Australia, and found his Great-Great-Great grandfather (I think it was) did the exact same doodles as him, and had the same sense of humour. There was a book of his in the State Library. It was uncanny. So despite no one else in the family for many generations having this shared personality trait, it came out eventually. Fascinating. xxxHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432089507602828735noreply@blogger.com