On this All Souls Day or Day of the Dead, I take an in-depth look at what led to the demise of my direct ancestors.
Category: Strachan
A fine day for a wedding
July 3, 1948 was a fine day for a wedding. On that lovely summer day 72 years ago, my parents began their life together.
A house needs a grandma in it
Remembering my maternal grandmother, in honour of her 120th birthday as well as the 100th anniversary of her marriage to my grandfather.
In living colour
Being confined indoors right now due to the coronavirus situation, I’ve been having some fun experimenting with colourization of some old family photos.
Pie day
Today is March 14. Pi day, as many call it, 3.14. I think of it as “pie” day, a reminder of the exact date of my mother’s death, since she loved to bake, including many types of pie.
Love stories
What better time than Valentine’s Day to profile several family love stories? Here are a few marriages that stood the test of time.
The name game
Your name is an important part of who you are. In addition to identifying you, it links you to your family, nationality and history.