Category Archives: Family

Families of origin and of choice

And kinda apropos of the previous post

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Marchbanks

We decided to go through North Carolina this time, ’cos L thought I would enjoy seeing the Old Salem Museums & Gardens, and it seemed friendier for M than Colonial Williamsburg would be. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Personal History, Travel | 3 Comments

Who was I named for?

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Marchbanks

It’s a fun story and at least 88% true. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Genealogy, Personal History | 6 Comments

Not holding on all that well

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Marchbanks

My tolerance for front-line tech and customer idiocy is way down, and I’m not filtering my responses worth a good goddamn. Continue reading →

Posted in Empire, Family, Work (WORK!!?!??!) | 11 Comments

T gets changed, too

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Marchbanks

T has been anticipating her move to managing a larger store. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Work (WORK!!?!??!) | 3 Comments

The descent into hell has begun

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Marchbanks

L and M came home with a trunk full of Girl Scout cookies. Continue reading →

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Another year, another death

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Marchbanks

L’s mother called us this morning to wish us a happy new year, and to let us know that L’s grandmother died early this morning. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Personal History | 3 Comments

Family Biographies: #2

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Marchbanks

The next biography is my father’s father’s father.  (Sounds like the Moody Blues, doesn’t it?) Continue reading →

Posted in Comanche, Family, Personal History | 4 Comments

Family Biographies: #1

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Marchbanks

Recently I had to write several biographical sketches of family members. Continue reading →

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Filial Unit’s marching orders arrive

Posted on July 29, 2007 by Marchbanks

T learned today that she’s being promoted to manage the Foot Action store in Lufkin, Texas. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Work (WORK!!?!??!) | 2 Comments

I have a hemstitcher

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Marchbanks

L made the sensible suggestion that it might have originally belonged to my great-grandmother. Continue reading →

Posted in Comanche, Family, Needlework and Crafts, Personal History | Tagged , , | 5 Comments