Posts in October 22, 2026

In my mind, my parents are always in their early to mid-thirties. Why is elusive, but it seems to me that’s because that’s the age they were when my first real memories start. Anyway. It’s always worth remembering that our ancestors were not just stuck at one age. Different things happened to them at different ages. It’s not an advanced concept–or at least I hope it’s not–but one to keep in mind to help us keep perspective. How old was Mom when her baby brother died?How old was Dad when he bought his first piece of real estate?How old was great-grandma when her mother died?How old was great-grandpa when he finally bought his first farm?How old was great-grandma when she moved from the farm to town?They aren’t highly […]