Monthly Archives: March 2011

Fearless Females – Day 10

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

March 10 — What role did religion play in your family? How did your female ancestors practice their faith? If they did not, why didn’t they? Did you have any female ancestors who served their churches in some capacity? Religion … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo – Day 8 – Blog

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The word Blog is a new word. Forget the dictionary aspects of it. There are many wonderful blogs out there on the web. Each one, potentially, we can get lost in as we read, understand, develop and get to know … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day – March 8th

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I shall stand and raise glass to my female ancestors. Without their honesty,resilience and hardiness I would not be here. I honour the sacrifices they made in order to raise their families, my ancestors. I am proud of the contribution … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – Day 8

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

March 8 — Did one of your female ancestors leave a diary, journal, or collection of letters? Share an entry or excerpt. No Diary or journal is known to have been left by any of my female ancestors. I have … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo – Day 7 – Friendship

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher

A Golden Chain Friendship is a Golden Chain,The links are friends so dear,And like a rare and precious jewelIt’s treasured more each year… It’s clasped together firmlyWith a love that’s deep and true,And it’s rich with happy memoriesand fond recollections, … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – Day 7

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher

March 7 — Share a favorite recipe from your mother or grandmother’s kitchen. Why is this dish your favorite? If you don’t have one that’s been passed down, describe a favorite holiday or other meal you shared with your family. … Continue reading →

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In My Mailbox – Week 5

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Despite my husband failing to believe me, I do not constantly buy books. However…. A couple of weeks ago I spotted on a well known auction site a rather amazing scrapbook relating to a distant branch of my family. I … Continue reading →

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One Lovely Blog Award

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Thanks to Fi of Fi’s Magical Writing Haven and to Kathy of Pond-er-Deeply for both awarding me the One Lovely Blog Award. It has been a lovely surprise and I am delighted that you both think that the Anglers Rest … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – Day 6

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher

March 6 — Describe an heirloom you may have inherited from a female ancestor (wedding ring or other jewelry, china, clothing, etc.) If you don’t have any, then write about a specific object you remember from your mother or grandmother, … Continue reading →

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Treasure of the Month – February 2011

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher

My treasure for February has to be my Grandfather’s medals. When I inherited them they were still individually wrapped in the greaseproof paper envelopes they had been dispatched from the War Office in and in the original box. They remained … Continue reading →

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