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!
My Dad built a church
For years I’ve told family members and others that my father, Robert William Bergeson, worked for the fabled “CCC”, the … Continue reading My Dad built a church
Serendipity came knocking one day in October
When I started researching the life of my great-grandfather, John M. Femrite, I felt as though I were confronted with … Continue reading Serendipity came knocking one day in October
First Cousins
Relationships in families are multi-dimensional. Sometimes we think only of the parent-child dynamic. Other times we think mostly about our … Continue reading First Cousins
In Minnesota we are all living on stolen land
Today, October 11, 2021, is Indigenous Peoples Day as declared by the Governor of Minnesota and the President of the … Continue reading In Minnesota we are all living on stolen land
The life and times of J. M. Femrite, pt. 2
Some years ago I wrote about my maternal great-grandfather, John Martinus Femrite. The post was titled “What ever happened to … Continue reading The life and times of J. M. Femrite, pt. 2