Every hill and coulee had a name – and other things too, like Grandma’s Resting Rock. Here are some memories from when I was growing up, including “Where Tony Left the Oars”…
My early years
Jim Stone – my brother
My brother, Jim, was just two years older than me, and we had a lot of fun together, playing outdoors, having adventures. But Jim was bullied at school, though I don’t believe anyone ever told our parents…
My sister Marjorie
My sister Marjorie Stone is four years older than I am, and as the older girls in our family moved away, Marjorie and I were the only girls left at home. We did so many things together…
My brother Lloyd and the family health report
Scarlet Fever, Parkinson’s Disease, breast cancer are just some of the ailments on my siblings and my health report card.
Ruth
Next in line came my sister Ruth, a clever girl with a mind of her own and opinions she was never scared of voicing.