Why is my great-great-grandfather buried in a Holdeman cemetery?
This is a continuation of this post, really. In which I set out to explore what I think I already know everything about. (Spoiler, I […]
East Reserve
Visiting the graves of ancestors in Kleefeld
Some folks warn that whatever you put things on the internet will be there forever. I hope so. Because I am forgetful as all get […]
Lilac Cemetery Tour in Southeast Manitoba
Last Sunday, Andrew told me he was in the mood for a small adventure. I knew immediately what we should do — take a lilac […]
Epic Tour of the East Reserve
I want to tell you everything at once. But I guess I’ll do the Mennonite thing and start at the beginning — before telling you […]
Exploring the land of my great-grandparents in Spencer
“What will you do with these stories?” If I’m being honest… I will probably forget them. So much has already been forgotten, reinvented, rewritten. And […]