Monday, July 27, 2009
Books P and D
Are heading from Arizona to California on 7/29. Not sure where it will go next, it could be to YOU!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
School Fears
It is the first day of school. The teacher tells about the work we will be doing for this class. One of the projects will be a presentation, "All About Me". She shows us how to do this assignment by doing a presentation about herself.
The thought of standing up and speaking in front of the class is intimidating; I can feel my hands begin to sweat, nerves curling in the pit of my stomach, and it's not due for another two weeks. I know I'll be very nervous. I quit this class once before in order to avoid public presentations.
This is my first college course in 30 years. I am 49 years old and I am afraid.
The thought of standing up and speaking in front of the class is intimidating; I can feel my hands begin to sweat, nerves curling in the pit of my stomach, and it's not due for another two weeks. I know I'll be very nervous. I quit this class once before in order to avoid public presentations.
This is my first college course in 30 years. I am 49 years old and I am afraid.
Don't let fears hold you back.
PS: I can now add that not only did I fumble through this presentation, but two others as well. I survived and I am no worse for the wear!
Let's Get Started!
Dear Family:
I got an itch to start a project, and thought "Why not a family journal?" So, I'm beginning to gather up the necessary things I think will be needed to get started. Here's the letter you'll see attached when the journal makes it way around to you:
We are family; we are all connected. It is my goal to fill this journal with whatever you feel moved to share. It could be memories, thoughts, quotes, doodles, drawings, pictures, little tidbits from family for future generations. Genealogies are great, but lists of names and dates are a little impersonal. History happens every day - it only feels like history when its old! And I would like your help with this project.
Here's a thought to get started: If you could write a note to leave on the kitchen table, propped up against the sugar bowl, for future generations to see, what would you tell them?
Make sure you sign and date your entry. And maybe add a little tidbit of personal information, how you're related to the family, where you're living, how old you are, where you're at in life (married, single, kids, grandkids, great grandkids). You can track progress of this journal at http://DaniPape.blogspot.com/ . I also encourage you to leave a comment on the blog page for everyone to see where the journal is, or where it's headed. It is my plan to post some family stories and related pictures here; and perhaps scan some journal pages here to share as well!
If facing a blank page is a scary thing, remember this: What's the worse that can happen? You have to start over? Life is full of "starting overs". I think this could be a fun way to keep in touch!
Linda Danielson,
daughter of Oliver and Dorothy (Pape) Danielson
I got an itch to start a project, and thought "Why not a family journal?" So, I'm beginning to gather up the necessary things I think will be needed to get started. Here's the letter you'll see attached when the journal makes it way around to you:
We are family; we are all connected. It is my goal to fill this journal with whatever you feel moved to share. It could be memories, thoughts, quotes, doodles, drawings, pictures, little tidbits from family for future generations. Genealogies are great, but lists of names and dates are a little impersonal. History happens every day - it only feels like history when its old! And I would like your help with this project.
Here's a thought to get started: If you could write a note to leave on the kitchen table, propped up against the sugar bowl, for future generations to see, what would you tell them?
Make sure you sign and date your entry. And maybe add a little tidbit of personal information, how you're related to the family, where you're living, how old you are, where you're at in life (married, single, kids, grandkids, great grandkids). You can track progress of this journal at http://DaniPape.blogspot.com/ . I also encourage you to leave a comment on the blog page for everyone to see where the journal is, or where it's headed. It is my plan to post some family stories and related pictures here; and perhaps scan some journal pages here to share as well!
If facing a blank page is a scary thing, remember this: What's the worse that can happen? You have to start over? Life is full of "starting overs". I think this could be a fun way to keep in touch!
Linda Danielson,
daughter of Oliver and Dorothy (Pape) Danielson
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