I unfortunately don’t have the exact data concerning the first part of this, my sister Sula had all the info. She always thought that the Richard line went back to Edward Richards (1678 Manchester, Lancashire, England – 1755 Hampstead, Carroll, Maryland, USA) but she didn’t have enough proof for her to believe it. She was… Read More The DNA Mish Mash
I often wonder how the ‘men of God’ who abuse their powers can live with themselves. They read the same bible as all of us, yet the scripture that points out their faults seem to float right over their heads. The effect of power is evident all around us. Politicians, law enforcement, medical professionals, clergy… Read More I Often Wonder…
He went for smokes, He never came back. At first, they were concerned, But no one was harmed. After a few weeks, Plus, maybe a couple of days, In was like he never existed. No harm, no foul, just freedom. Roy Richard March 2023
Karen didn’t really love Michael; she was using him. She wanted from him, someone to pay for dates and to chauffeur her around. In addition, the status that being a couple might bring.On the other hand, Michael was infatuated with Karen. He still could not believe his luck in having such a HOT girlfriend. He… Read More Karen and Michael
I have a copy of the meeting minutes from the Church my Great-grandparents and Grandfather attended in Illinois. It was the Richard side, Peter, Sarah and Oliver. It was a Brethren Church called The Kaskaskia Brethren Church and was located in Fayette County Illinois. The congregation met in the Hogge Schoolhouse and at some time… Read More Kaskaskia Brethren Church
You have both asked me what I would like for Christmas. The following is the list. It is long and would require years to fulfill but it can’t be bought with money, It will require a special blessing to achieve.I would like some magical miracle to bring our family closer together that way we once… Read More To My Two Santas by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
As I ‘grew’ in the denomination of my faith, I saw farther behind the curtain if you will. If you’re not familiar with the story of the Wizard of Oz, the little girl Dorothy needs help getting home and she is told to find the great Wizard of Oz and that he can help her.… Read More Man Behind the Curtain
Some mothers are short – some are quite small – Some are quite plumb – others quite tall.But there is one thing they share from the start –A tremendous love that comes straight from the heart.Once they were small like you “wee – ones” here –They cuddle their dolls – and held them so dear.The… Read More Mothers by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Prejudice: an irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, a group, a race, or their supposed characteristics.Prejudice is all around us,It has not left our presence,It still rears its ugly head,In our world todayYou’re black,You’re brownYou’re yellow,Get out of here.You’re a female,You’re a trans,You’re a handicap,I have no time for you.You’re different,Not the same,My… Read More Prejudice
The West Side Coney’s hard to beat –For chattin’ and good things to eat.It’s very much the modern way –Yet takes me back to yesterday.And none of us could ask for more –That remembers the ole time country store.There’s always someone droppin’ in –And strangers soon become a friend.That we don’t go far, can never… Read More West Side Coney by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Ramblings of an Old Coot 