My 15th Blog Anniversary

2010 - 2025

On 3 September 2010 I wrote my first post. I wrote about my research into my paternal grandmother’s family in Pennsylvania. I wanted to reach out and find other people were interested in the same families I was learning about. I wanted to compare and share my discoveries with others.

I have met relatives and fellow bloggers who have helped me in many ways. I have learned many research techniques and I have written over 1,300 posts.

Thanks for stopping by today to help me celebrate.

 

Who am I?

I am a small part of a wonderful family; wife, mother, sister, cousin, aunt,…

I am the result of a long line of strong, independent women.

I am a descendent of an Irish baker, a Western Union telegrapher & a Mississippi wheelwright.

I am a collector of postcards, family memorabilia, photographs and ancestors.

I am an enjoyer of holidays and traditions.

I am a gatherer of letters & documents, of names & dates.

I am an organizer who likes folders and paper and pens in many colors.

I am a journaler, a scribbler, a would be novelist.

I am someone who learns and grows; who teaches and shares.

I am a traveler, an explorer of new places.

I am a beach walker, a seashell collector, a wave splasher.

I am a photographer, trying to preserve today for tomorrow.

I am a lover of color & texture, of fabrics and threads and quilts.

I am a grower of pink roses, white baby’s breath and yellow marigolds.

I pamper my cats and feed the birds.

I laugh and cuddle with children.

I reread favorite books, enjoying the visit with the characters.

I light candles and whisper prayers.

I gaze at stars and imagine.

I love and dream and wonder.

I am a small part of a marvelous universe.

by Colleen G (Brown) Pasquale