Tag Archives: Memoir

Images of Family Gatherings Through the Years

Posted on December 20, 2015 by carolyncholland

Carolyn’s Online Magazine IMAGES OF FAMILY GATHERINGS THROUGH THE YEARS The WordPress photo prompt for December 18, 2015, is Share with us your interpretation of “gathering.” I took a walk down memory lane and found photos to share with you. … Continue reading →

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Strike a Musical Chord—Not

Posted on December 6, 2015 by carolyncholland

Carolyn’s Online Magazine STRIKE A MUSICAL CHORD—NOT I positioned the pillow to mute the noise emanating from my rented trumpet. Squeak. The sound muted sound barely made it past the trumpet’s bell as my tiny 8- or 9-year-old fingers attempted … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Reindeer Farm in Slickville, PA

Posted on December 1, 2015 by carolyncholland

Carolyn’s Online Magazine A VISIT TO THE REINDEER FARM A Blast from the Past for Jordan A study suggests that Rudolph might not be unique: reindeer do have glowing red noses. Scientists found that reindeer`s noses looked redder in freezing temperatures, … Continue reading →

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Granddaughter Jordan Turns 18 Today

Posted on November 27, 2015 by carolyncholland

Carolyn’s Online Magazine GRANDDAUGHTER JORDAN TURNS 18 TODAY SHE’S LIVED 6,573 days—157,752 hours My   neighbor Pet loved my first granddaughter, as did all my neighbors on Washington Avenue in Connellsville. They joined me in calling her “Little Turkey,” for which … Continue reading →

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Blind Man’s Touch

Posted on November 19, 2015 by carolyncholland

Carolyn’s Online Magazine BLIND MAN’S TOUCH The November 19, 2015, WordPress prompt asks what texture is particularly evocative to you. However, I’m taking this prompt to my immediate thought when I saw its title, The Power of Touch. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Russ … Continue reading →

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A CTF Family Support Program in a Rural Setting

Posted on October 25, 2015 by carolyncholland

Carolyn’s Online Magazine LOOKING BACK AT A CHILDREN’S TRUST FUND GRANT:  A FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM  IN A RURAL SETTING I believe a person cannot rest on their laurels. What’s done in the past is done. Only what is done counts. … Continue reading →

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A Place My Energy is Restored: Wallis Sands Beach

Posted on October 23, 2015 by carolyncholland

 Carolyn’s Online Magazine A PLACE MY ENERGY IS RESTORED: WALLIS SANDS BEACH IN RYE, N. H. The WordPress photo prompt for October 9, 2015, was Happy Place…where you get your groove back. Since I’m a person of many moods and … Continue reading →

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The Ground Beneath My Feet

Posted on August 9, 2015 by carolyncholland

CAROLYN’S ONLINE MAGAZINE (#COMe) THE GROUND BENEATH MY FEET The WordPress photo weekly prompt for August 7, 2015, is to capture the ground beneath your feet. Yesterday I posted The Patio Beneath My Feet , showing the detrimental effects of painting … Continue reading →

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Our Dolls Wore Fancy Hand-Crafted Clothes

Posted on June 22, 2015 by carolyncholland

Carolyn’s Online Magazine (#COMe) OUR DOLLS WORE FANCY HAND-CRAFTED CLOTHES The WordPress writing prompt for June 22, 2015, is Toy Story: What was your favorite plaything as a child? Do you see any connection between your life now, and your … Continue reading →

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Wading In the Ocean at Rocky Neck State Park (Conn.) in Mid-Feb.

Posted on June 13, 2015 by carolyncholland

Carolyn’s Online Magazine (#COMe) WADING IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AT ROCKY NECK STATE PARK (CONN.) IN MID-FEBRUARY The WordPress prompt for June 12, 2015, is off-season. What can be more off-season than crossing a New England beach in February and … Continue reading →

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