Ivar and Haakon Duesund, Norwegian resisters
I’ve written a couple of posts about my Norwegian relatives who joined the resistance movement against the German occupation of … Continue reading Ivar and Haakon Duesund, Norwegian resisters
My blogging life
This blog of mine on family history and stories from the past is just the latest chapter in my episodic … Continue reading My blogging life
A political manuever in the family
Well, sort of in the family. More accurately, the following bit of political history occurred to someone in the family … Continue reading A political manuever in the family
My uncle’s ship was sunk by a U-boat
As some of you know, I’ve been a sailor most of my life. I learned to sail in Newport Beach … Continue reading My uncle’s ship was sunk by a U-boat
The voyage of the TradeWind
Last October Tripp and I made a pilgrimage to Decorah, Iowa so that we could explore the trails and bluffs … Continue reading The voyage of the TradeWind
Gladys Rebecca Parke
I haven’t written much about my father’s mother, Gladys Rebecca Parke. This hasn’t been a deliberate omission on my part. … Continue reading Gladys Rebecca Parke
More family mysteries solved!
Last fall I spent a couple days in my mother’s hometown of Madison, Minnesota trying to find answers to two … Continue reading More family mysteries solved!
Pastor Bob, tour guide
In the early days of his career, my father, Robert Bergeson (AKA Pastor Bob), was the spiritual leader of the … Continue reading Pastor Bob, tour guide
Best friends redux: Avy Slen Sherve
recalling my mother’s wonderful friendship. Continue reading Best friends redux: Avy Slen Sherve
Mark G. finished a book the other day!
The same day in October that I played my horn at the funeral of my mother’s best friend, I attended … Continue reading Mark G. finished a book the other day!