You’ll remember that we visited Linmar Gardens, the home of my Uncle Bob and his partner Hal, in Galena, Illinois in June. Bob and his twin sister, my Aunt Mary, were marking their 80th birthday. While their birthday celebration was the main occasion, we were treated to a detailed tour of the gardens with Uncle [...]
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ON BOB AND MARY’S 80TH BIRTHDAY IN GALENA
We heard the confirmation that this gathering would occur. A gracious plan had been devised from which we’d not demur. The party, we were told, was comprised of relatives galore With treasured friends thrown in the group would fast approach a score. My Uncle Bob has lived for years with his partner Hal on a [...]
HITTING THE GREAT RIVER ROAD TO GALENA
We’ll be starting out early tomorrow, traveling the Great River Road along the Mississippi from the Twin Cities to Galena, Illinois. The occasion is the 80th birthday of my mother’s twin siblings, my Uncle Bob and my Aunt Mary. You know you’re getting older, as my cousin said last year, when a family reunion sounds [...]
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