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. . . And then I found this picture

I’ve written several times about my family’s long-standing tradition of hiking and camping in the woods and the mountains. We’ve … Continue reading . . . And then I found this picture

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Ivar and Haakon Duesund, Norwegian resisters
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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

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My blogging life
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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

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A political manuever in the family
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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

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My uncle’s ship was sunk by a U-boat
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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

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The voyage of the TradeWind
Holtan, Lindseth

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

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Gladys Rebecca Parke
Newberry, Redfield

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

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More family mysteries solved!
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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!

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Pastor Bob, tour guide
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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

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Best friends redux: Avy Slen Sherve
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Best friends redux: Avy Slen Sherve

recalling my mother’s wonderful friendship. Continue reading Best friends redux: Avy Slen Sherve

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