I was watching the President of the United States conferring the Medal of Honor on two late World War I soldiers. Talk about waiting for a long time for the honor. In it, POTUS referred to Henry Johnson as Frank. What the heck? I would expect him to be referred to as Hank. It got me thinking.
You see, every one called my dad Hank. He often received mail addressed to Henry Percival. But his name wasn't Henry. It was Frank. Dad told me once that his brother who 4 years old when dad was born, had trouble with Frank, so he was Hank forever more. Although, I never remember my uncle or grandfather calling him Hank.
My father-in-law was known to nephews and nieces as Uncle Benny. Other family members called him Ben. Friends called him Lefty. Well, his name wasn't Benjamin. It was Bernard. I never could find a reason for that nickname!
Copyright 2010-2015, ACK for Gene Notes
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
Memorial Day
I am very fortunate. I have to go back to 1863 to find an ancestor who gave all for his family and country. Although both grandfathers fought in World War I, and my dad in World War II, they came home.
So this is for all the heroes of our Country's wars - those who didn't return. They are what Memorial Day is all about.
Copyright 2010-2015, ACK for Gene Notes
So this is for all the heroes of our Country's wars - those who didn't return. They are what Memorial Day is all about.
Copyright 2010-2015, ACK for Gene Notes
Thursday, May 21, 2015
It Was Supposed to be ....
A vacation. Time away from home to enjoy family in New York state. Maybe a little research on the way home in Lexington, Kentucky.
What it turned out to be: Negotiation of purchase of property in the car on the the first day. I seriously don't remember the drive up because I kept waiting for return emails. Texts between younger daughter and I on negotiating strategy.
And: Endless driving. We spent three days getting to our destination. Since DH and I can no longer spend long days driving, we took three days there and three days back.
Finally: It was a good trip. We enjoyed the visit with DH's cousin and his family in the Buffalo area. The driving, not so much.
Copyright 2010-2015, ACK for Gene Notes
What it turned out to be: Negotiation of purchase of property in the car on the the first day. I seriously don't remember the drive up because I kept waiting for return emails. Texts between younger daughter and I on negotiating strategy.
And: Endless driving. We spent three days getting to our destination. Since DH and I can no longer spend long days driving, we took three days there and three days back.
Finally: It was a good trip. We enjoyed the visit with DH's cousin and his family in the Buffalo area. The driving, not so much.
Copyright 2010-2015, ACK for Gene Notes
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