Last year I set forth on a quest, a journey, a mission: that for which I am destined. I conquered a few things last year, like the back yard. In 2023, I’m on a different quest. It’s been tricky to narrow down what missions I want to make public. So in 2023 there are a…
Family
The Classy White Elephant Gift Exchange for Christmas
A couple of years ago my mom and nephew devised a clever version of a holiday gift exchange. The two collaborated on a fun and classy twist to an old game that has become a Christmas Eve tradition. The game is also known as a White Elephant exchange or (much to my mom’s chagrin) Dirty Santa. …
Aunt Wanda’s Oatmeal Cookies
There’s more to family that simple names and dates. This recipe is an example of what other things you think of when you think of family. (If you’ve been following my online life, you may remember bits of this post from the ancient and long gone Cookbook Fetish.) These cookies have been in my family…
Leslie Family Photos
Here are some photos of my Leslie ancestors. I will update this page as more interesting photos come my way.
The Scope Of Genealogy Research
Genealogy research can roam far and wide. As a result, I do my best to stay more or less focused on the families of my grandparents. (The remainder of this post was originally written for the now defunct WL Ancestry website.) Grandparents This genealogical journey starts with my four grandparents. Without them, my parents wouldn’t…