Author Archives: Christine Goodnough

About Christine Goodnough

I'm a wife, mom & grandma, homemaker, avid reader, blogger, and nature lover enjoying country living. I write short stories, poems, and share life experiences, adding a dash of humor whenever I can.

A Friendly Visit

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Christine Goodnough

One thing I enjoy is putting together small quotes using images from Pixabay.com and adding text with Paint 3D. Thought I could post a few here, just for your interest.

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Researching Census Records

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Christine Goodnough

Census records are another good source of information for genealogists. However, I’ve observed that ages are often the census taker’s guess rather than accurate fact. I suppose it wasn’t polite to ask ladies their ages, so a woman may be … Continue reading →

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Family Name Repeats

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Christine Goodnough

Joseph the son of Joseph the son of Joseph One of the challenges of tracing a family tree can be the repetition of names. Collecting and sorting data can lead you into a maze of repeated names, as every couple … Continue reading →

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Hello Family & Friends

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Christine Goodnough

It’s been several years since our last post on this blog. Cousin Linda B and I started it with bright hopes, but life intervened, with its various health issues for both of us. Lately, though, some in my family have … Continue reading →

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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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A Walk on the Dark Side

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Christine Goodnough

When Hugh McKervill was in training to become a minister in the United Church of Canada, he was sent in the summer of 1955 as a student minister to the people of the Smoky Burn-Battle Heights-Papikwan area (at the edge … Continue reading →

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Harry’s Hotel Etiquette

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Christine Goodnough

Hotel Fort Macleod CODE OF RULES 1. Guests will be provided with breakfast and supper, but must rustle their own dinner. 2. Boots and spurs must be removed at night before retiring. 3. Dogs are not allowed in the bunks, … Continue reading →

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