Heartland Genealogy

Around 2005, I sat down with a small voice recorder and my parents to discuss their life. There wasn't any specific order to our discussions. Thus, they wander all over the place - but provide a lot of insight into their lives. Below is a transcript of one of those interviews: What are your favorite memories of your kids D: Well, I remember collectively I remember how good a student they were. That was not a problem getting any one of the three of you to study and to perform well in school M: I remember them playing out in the backyard in Dodge City with the neighborhood kids. I remember Dave burying his shoe in the sand when they were building the house next door. D: Oh – I remember Dave hanging his glasses on the fence D I remember you being sort of a judge or a referee with the neighborhood kids when playing especially when (what’s her name) (me – Shelly) – when all of you were playing together with Shelly – of course she was (me – down syndrome) retarded – she ...

My calendar declared that this weekend was LAKE WEEKEND. 'Lake Weekend' is when my family gets together at Acorn Resorts on Lake Milford. A typical 'lake weekend' involves food, fire, football, and puzzles. Our weekend typically begins with a shared meal Friday evening followed by gathering around the fire to visit. Even with the light from the fire, the view of the night sky can be amazing. With clouds moving overhead we were able to see a few stars peaking out from behind the clouds. Unfortunately, the youngest member of our party was disappointed in that she couldn't find her favorite night sky object -- the MOON. (Even without clouds, she wouldn't have found her 'moon', since it was a new moon.) As the evening progresses, we have to convince the fire bosses to let the fire die down to coals so we can have dessert. Then the marshmallow sticks and pudgy pie makers come out and the contest to see who can roast the best marshmallows or make th...