I have struggled with the Edmonds and Massie names in my family. I sometimes think they don’t want to be found.My great-grandfather Edmonds, George Wiley, married Mary Jurisha Massie. I was struggling with finding her parents. I knew I had an Uncle Harlow, but it took me a while to figure out that he was… Read More Newton Massie

Satire CathabaptistjewIs the title confusing? Maybe so, but in reality, it should not be any more confusing than any organized religion.Almost every religion has the Golden Rule tucked into their teachings, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” That and the fact that most utilize scripture and buildings, the ability to… Read More (Satire? Maybe) Cathabaptistjew

Marching BandWhen I was in the fourth grade, the local music store (Marshall Music) came into the school and any child that wanted to play an instrument could visit the gym and try an instrument on for size. My choice was the trumpet. I was so excited! A week later Marshall contacted my parents and… Read More Marching Band

Earl and General MotorsI tried once to obtain my dad’s work record with GM, but they, because of possible legal issues, will not release anyone’s record except to the individual.From the stories I remember, Dad hired into GM multiple times. The last time he was hired was around 1948. He retired from GM in October… Read More Earl and General Motors

I Corinthians 13 LOVEFace it, we live in a world of hate. All around us people are hating people for any reason imaginable. Color, race, creed, gender, wealth, education, age, the list goes on and on. Alarmingly is the number of so-called Christians who live a life of hate. Christ brought the gospel of love,… Read More I Corinthians 13 LOVE

I live in a constant state of frustration over my health. Being a male, I have the yearly PSA check that monitors me for prostate cancer. The magic number is four. Four what I am not sure but a rating of four OR less is ideal. A few years ago, my numbers began to increase.… Read More My State of Frustration

Tracking the RichardsWhere all have the Richards left their mark?Starting with my dad and working backwards:Father Earl b. Essex, Stoddard Co., Missouri, d. Flint, Genesee, MichiganGrandfather William Oliver b. Illinois (Macoupin County?), USA, d. Dexter, Stoddard, MissouriGreat Grandfather Peterson b. Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, d. Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri?2nd Great Grandfather Peter b. Robertson, Tennessee,… Read More Tracking the Richards

Jesus said:14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light… Read More Light on a hill