Naturally, since I am a memoir writer, I spend much time thinking about the influences our ancestors played in the kind of life we live after they have departed this Earth. For me, this topic can not be covered all in one blog post. This is the first in a series of three writings on this subject. What I have in mind for the final, I am especially excited about because it will culminate the series into an obvious thread of ponderings.
“I remember with great affection my mother’s wonderful eye for design and the well-coordinated home she made for us four kids and my Dad, the one who custom-built homes for our family and so many others…The hunt for economical, special cast offs is something I have developed…they bring interest to an abode…” ~ excerpts of writings from my personal journal which sits on my inherited 1920’s antique spinet writing desk of my grandmother. ~ Sue Batton Leonard.
Do return for the 2nd in the series of blog posts about my life as a memoir-writer and other ponderings about my family flock. Our ancestor’s influences have been cast into the big net of family who took great notice.
Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. ~ Winston Churchill
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Love it!! I look, expectantly, for your next contribution to your series. I’ve been reflecting much more often lately, on the ways and influences of my parents. I didn’t know my Grandparents, and sadly, the next generation, in my family, seems to have little interest in the treasures, both physical in nature, and memories my parents passed on. I so enjoy your postings, Sue! Thank you!