• Childhood,  Family

    Were you afraid of something in particular as a child?

    Childhood fears.   There are some things that are pretty common.  Lets see what Pam and Ellen say below This question has me stumped.  I really don’t remember being afraid of things as a child.  So, the story I have decided to share is about my front stairs.  If you have been following along, you know we grew up in an old colonial that had a staircase just inside the front door.  You would go up 2 stairs to a landing – turn left to go up 6 more stairs to another landing then turn left for two more to reach the upstairs hall.    The front door was directly across from…

  • Childhood,  Family,  Hobbies

    Was there much music in your home growing up?

    Music is everywhere and people’s taste is varied.  Do you remember listening to music at home as a child?  Click below to see what Pam and Ellen remember.    I don’t really remember a lot of music in my house growing up.    That is until my brother brought home a tremendous stereo system and turned our kitchen into a concert hall.    It was set up on a long table against the wall at the far end of our kitchen addition. Craig was so proud of that thing; it had a receiver, turntable, four very large speakers, a bass box and probably the best sound that any of us had ever…