Category Archives: historical

World War One Photo #2: Ypres

Posted on May 17, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

If anyone can offer insight into this photo I would appreciate it.  The back says “Ypres,” and the picture is evidently a contrast of a street scene before and after the Great War.  The date on the arch  is Roman … Continue reading →

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World War One Photos Found!

Posted on May 15, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

While in the basement of my infamous  family home, I found  a series of rolled up World War One Photos.  They are AMAZING!  I can’t wait to share them- I want to do some research first. My grandfather was a … Continue reading →

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The Battle of the Windmill

Posted on May 15, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

Morgan and I visited this historic site on Saturday.  It looks like a lighthouse now, but it was a windmill in 1838.  The site of a battle between two different ideologies: British patriots and anti-British rebels.  On November 12, 1838 … Continue reading →

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Remembering Mother and Gran

Posted on May 8, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

Mom and dad in the living room of Hales Cottage Gran as a beautiful teen Gran, mom and me (look at those insanely chubby cheeks!) Thank you  for the many ways that you have touched my life- thank you for … Continue reading →

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Happy May Day

Posted on May 1, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

Happy May!  While many of us will acknowledge the beginning of another month, our ancestors would have seen this as a very special time indeed. The Celts called this time Beltane: the sun or fire festival, in Germany it is … Continue reading →

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