When I was very young, perhaps 5 or so, my parents rented a small cabin on Schroon Lake in the Adirondacks. Each summer, my parents would pack up their small family, load us in their 1955 Dodge and cart us off from East Haven, Connecticut to the shores of the lake. Located on the easterly side of the lake, we would enjoy swimming, shuffle board, water skiing and boating. (Even on a rainy day we could go play ping pong in the club house.) Continue reading My First Fishing Trip!
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Mrs. Blanchard – Teacher Extraordinaire
I often think about those folks that molded my childhood and ultimately my life. One of those people was my first grade teacher, Mrs. Blanchard. By the time I entered first grade in East Haven Connecticut, I was hooked on alphabets, words and stories. My mom, a teacher got me started with books, trips to the library and more. Add in my grandmother’s love of novels, fairy tales and children’s books and I was hooked. Continue reading Mrs. Blanchard – Teacher Extraordinaire
Schools Out! Favorite Teacher?
Perhaps you were one of those folks that a had a great teacher or two. My mom was one of those teachers. Every time we would through a store some former student would appear saying “thanks for believing in me.” How about considering a person like that as part of “your story goes here”. It is coming to the end of the school year. Who was that teacher who helped you through? Continue reading Schools Out! Favorite Teacher?
A Memorial Day Memory
Today was Memorial Day. The remembrance of those killed in action serving our country.
I took my grand kids to the parade in Keene. As the flags went by Jacob (My young grandson) stood there with his hand over his heart. My dad, my grandfather would have been proud. He never had to be asked. We sat there and clapped for those who had served. Our country. Our history. Friends showed up and watched with us. Continue reading A Memorial Day Memory
First Camping Trip In New York
For years we had stayed on Schroon Lake in New York. Each summer we stayed in a lodge overlooking the lake. Each year the boathouse was brought out on rails. And summer began. I would go out and put the buoy on the mooring. We would fuel up the boat. Water skiing, swimming and fishing. (Well, a lot of food as well.)But one summer my mom thought “let’s go camping”. Continue reading First Camping Trip In New York
My First Car, A 1936 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
My first car was a 1936 Chevrolet Master Deluxe. I grew up in a different day and a different time. My folks had a rule with us as children. “If you can buy it, you can have it.” I mowed lawns, sold seeds, raked, gardened and fed chickens and ducks for cash. And when I was about 13 years old, I wanted a car. (Well, I wanted everything long before that! I wanted or had mopeds, go karts, new bikes and more. So a car was just on the list.) Continue reading My First Car, A 1936 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
The First Family Pet, Fluffy
It all started in the years of 1997 until 2008. My cat, Fluffy was grey with a white paint splash between her eyes and nose, white mittens on her front paws with white knee high socks on the back feet. Fluffy has been with us before I was even born. Lydia had gotten her as a present from our father growing up at the age of 4. When Lydia turned 5 she found out she was going to have a baby sister, aka me. Continue reading The First Family Pet, Fluffy
June 2015 Calendar
The calendar for the month of June 2015 is ready for you, so that you can prepare, write and submit your story.
Here are the days and weeks laid out for you.
- Due on Saturday the 6th of June-Because it is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on the 7th, let’s write a story about ice cream. Maybe your memory of an ice cream shared with a parent or a grandparent. (Worth 10 points)
- Due on Saturday the 13th of June-The 8th is Best Friends Day, so let’s put together a story on your best friend! (Worth 10 points)
- Due on Saturday the 20th of June-The 18th is Go Fishing Day, so share story on a fishing trip. Perhaps with a family member or the biggest little fish you ever caught! (Worth 10 points)
- Due on Saturday the 27th of June-Summer starts on the 21st of June, so let’s see some great stories on summer. Vacation, fireworks, music and fun. (Worth 10 points)
BONUS DAYS
- June 14th is Flag Day-Celebrating the adoption of the American Flag. (Worth 25 points)
- June 21st is Fathers Day-Need an explanation? (Worth 25 points)
- June 26th is Take Your Dog To Work-So let’s here about your best friend! (Worth 25 points)
Memorial Day Means More To Me
I sat there as he pressed the flag’s wooden stick into the ground. The red, white and blue caught a gust of wind as if it was “proud” to be there. He took the small bundle of flowers and attached it to the grave. I watched my dad hide a tear as he looked down at the grave stone. Continue reading Memorial Day Means More To Me
Memorial Day Writing Opportunity
Memorial Day-Remember Them
The first opportunity we at Your Story Goes Here is going to be for Memorial Day. Your story can be the memory of a relative, perhaps a father, mother or child. Maybe it is your next door neighbor. Let’s remember them! Continue reading Memorial Day Writing Opportunity