Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
Photo Credit for this image and the lead image: war.ukraine.ua While reading thru my social media accounts I saw a post by a friend who had innocently forwarded another person’s post about Ukraine. The post was filled with inaccurate and false information, either a malicious attempt to hit political nerves or out of ignorance. My …
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Saturday June 6, 2020 My Childhood hero’s were British Primatologist Jane Goodall, Cultural Anthropologist Margaret Mead, my maternal grandmother Pauline Michanco and our neighbor Ms. Ruth Winchell. My maternal grandmother Parascevia Hrycak (maiden name) or Pauline Michanco (married name) made a big impact on me as a child. She was a survivor and an independent …
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Thursday May 28, 2020 I’m a very passionate museum professional who other than occasional consulting gigs recently retired after 32 years in the field. I’ve got no skin in the game regarding the appeal I’m about to make to your sense of community. I feel compelled to do something so please take a few moments …
Sunday May 17, 2020 I wished I’d asked more questions. After my mother’s death it occurred to me that I never asked enough questions about my family history. I am the descendant of 3 immigrant grandparents with a paternal grandmother whose lineage goes back to the Mayflower. I know little about my mother’s parents and …
Perspectives From My Trail 