Monthly Archives: November 2016

Against His Inclination

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Christine Goodnough

Dad tried his best when I was young to fix it in my mind that “as the tiny twig is bent, so is the tree inclined” And when he’d lay me ‘cross his knee on punishment intent, I used to … Continue reading →

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Generational Wisdom

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Christine Goodnough

“I don’t know who my grandfather was. I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.” —Abraham Lincoln “Parental advice is passed from generation to generation— each hope the next will heed it.” —Frank Clark

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Circus Memories

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Christine Goodnough

by Edgar Guest Oh, never comes the circus with its wonders into town but I recall a little boy who longed to be a clown, and high above the heads of all an acrobat I see that little lad of … Continue reading →

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Beware the Dark Furry Beast!

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Christine Goodnough

Hello Everyone! It’s been a long time since we cousins have posted anything on this blog, so I’m wondering how many Followers we still have. But for those of you who are, and for readers who have just clicked on, … Continue reading →

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