Author Archives: Kookie

Military Monday-All Gave Some, Some Gave All in World War II

World War II began in Europe in September 1, 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. The United States was not involved until December 7, 1941 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. That day, our president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt made the statement that … Continue reading

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The Five R’s of Tommy Stanley

Guest post by my 3rd cousin 1 x removed, Kookie Hemperley. In this age of “going green” I would like to share how my brother, Tommy Stanley, has given new meaning to the words, recycle, repurpose, re-gift, redesign and rewards. … Continue reading

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What’s Between the Dashes?

Guest post by Kookie Hemperley Sometimes, when walking through a graveyard searching for an ancestor’s final resting place, I am reminded of words spoken by a preacher at a funeral I attended many years ago. He said that one’s life … Continue reading

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