Love is Building a House Together: A Tribute to My Parents, Part I
In which I begin describing the process of our family building a house together from 1979-1981. In this first part, I discuss purchasing the property on Minta Lane in Antioch, the early design stages (which involved a passive solar design), preparing the construction site, and building the foundation.
My Mother: Seamstress and Craftswoman Extraordinaire
In which I discuss my mother’s amazing sewing and crafting productions, including matching outfits, Bicentennial clothing, Halloween and Drama costumes, Wedding favors, Paintings, Embroidery and Crochet projects, and more.
Researching the Mormon Trail, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and the Graham family's arrival in Utah
In which I relate more Mormon history, describe the Mormon Trail and the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and discuss the Graham family’s arrival in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the 1880’s.