Nine years ago when MrsB wanted to start a family blog, we had no idea how it would turn out. She wanted to capture the wonderful family stories of days gone by and also share current stories with family as if we were all sitting around the dining room table, relaxing after eating a great meal, exchanging the news of doins' hither and yon.
As time went on, it became more. A source of connection to family members who have moved to other parts; a place we can all stop in and enjoy the latest escapades and conversation in a virtual and timeless setting that mimics the family gatherings of the past. A place of our own. A place we can call up the memories of those who are no longer with us and can hear their voices again.
What was surprising is that our family is not the only family to join our conversations. People from all over the globe drop by participate in our family gatherings. Like any good 3 Hop Query, the spread of our family stories has grown to include far away countries and towns across America, where others take the same comfort that we do. They hear the stories, read the poems and copy down the recipes. They laugh when we laugh and cry when we cry too.
Our family is unique but it is also like every other family too. We have our foibles and follies as well as serious moments. Our stories touch many we do not know, because they are the stories of all families. They are memories of the past and hopes for the future. They represent our connection with each other and with them too.
Some of our viewer's locations:
USA: CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MI, MO, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, WAThe blog is not only our blog but theirs too.
World: Canada, UK, Australia, France, Mexico, Germany, India, New Zealand, Philippines, Italy, Brazil, Greece and many more.
Our thanks to all the family members who have taken the time and effort to share their stories of good times and bad, of happy endings and uncertain outcomes, of sharing their lives with us. And thank you to the people who come to read the stories. Our memories are yours to share and laugh at and ponder.
There are always new stories to tell, tall tales to exchange at and new memories to share. 2014 will be like all other years with it's own share of special moments. We look forward to sharing those with you too.
KimB Editor
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