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Feb
25
Image of a vintage valentine from the collection of Ronald Gibeau, courtesy of the Yakima Valley Museum

A Boxx Filled with Valentines

Hello Esteemed Readers, Tieton’s local art gallery, the “Boxx”, occupies a commercial space at 616-A Maple Street that was
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Feb
04
Image of my mother’s booklet cover and inside drawing from her 3rd grade school art project, 1932

My Mother's Memorabilia Box

This is the fifth of five consecutive posts about my ancestors.
11 min read
Jan
21
Photo of Tieton Winter Scene (Sandra Dean)

New Year’s Bacchanal

Dear Esteemed Readers. It has been nearly a month since I sent out my previous mini-post that included thoughts about
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Jan
07
Photo of quilt block by Emma Lockwood Conkel, early 20th century

My Grandmother’s Quilts

This is the fourth of five consecutive posts about my ancestors.
6 min read
Dec
20
Photo of Tieton Apple Tree in Winter (Sandra Dean photo)

2022 Solstice Mini-Greeting

Hello Esteemed Readers, On the first Saturday in December, I sent out this journal's second homage post titled,
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Dec
02
Image of Bergen, Norway 19th century

Grandmother Judith

This is the third of five consecutive posts about my ancestors.
6 min read
Oct
30
Photo of

My Father’s Desk

This is the second of five consecutive posts about my ancestors.
7 min read
Oct
29
Image of the Double Helix of DNA

My Ancestors’ Gifts

This is the first of five consecutive posts about my ancestors.
6 min read
Oct
28
Image montage: (Poet Mary Oliver, anonymous pianist, visual artist Georgia O'Keeffe

The Artist’s Purpose

This post introduces the journal.
2 min read