by Catherine Desmarais, CG | Nov 20, 2013 | Civil War, Family
The American Civil War really wasn’t that long ago, as I’ve reminded my children many times. Grammy’s grandfather fought in it, I tell them. The lives of many people alive today overlapped with the lives of these soldiers. So many of us are at most...
by Catherine Desmarais, CG | Nov 12, 2012 | Family, Irish Genealogy
I’ve been home from Ireland for a few weeks, but am just now getting my feet back under me. I had hoped to post to my blog during my trip, but I found myself falling exhausted into bed each night instead. Every day was thrilling and overwhelming. I did take lots...
by Catherine Desmarais, CG | May 28, 2012 | Family, Military Repatriation, Uncategorized
I wasn’t sure what to write about today. I have a broken wrist and was tempted to use that as an excuse not to post. But it’s Memorial Day, and I’ve been thinking about those who served our country, past and present. I always think about my...
by Catherine Desmarais, CG | May 13, 2012 | Family
I feel blessed this Mother’s Day. For the first time this Mother’s Day, we have three generations of mothers to celebrate. My mother is 94 years old, and each additional Mother’s Day I have with her is a special blessing. This year my daughter became...
