Author Archives: sandraleecleary

I’m totally exhausted! I’ve accumulated stacks of paper, loads of names, dates, places, and I’m still not any closer to finding my biological father. I know I’m in the right vicinity, place if you will, but just can’t quite hit … Continue reading →

Yesterday I had the privilege to visit with a dear friend I hadn’t seen in thirty years. Even then, thirty years ago, our visit was only about an hour and we had to part. I should start with sixty seven … Continue reading →

A half a century sounds so long. Fifty years, but here it is. Fifty years I’ve been trying to figure out the who, what, where, and when of my parentage. I know who my mother is but up to my … Continue reading →

Laundry is done. Yard is mowed. Hedges are trimmed. Doggie stuff picked up. Now back to genealogy. I have a new match in Ancestry as a 3rd to 4th cousin. My brother does not have this person. YEA! Must be … Continue reading →

I love going on vacation. The sight seeing, meeting new people, and enjoying the cuisine of different places. But, alas, like all good things it must come to an end. Then I’m back to the daily grind, plus playing catch … Continue reading →

My writing mission has been accomplished this last week, even though I ran into several road blocks. This is the second year for my husband and I to go off to our timeshare, me to write, and him, well, he … Continue reading →

The writing conference, Story Circle Network ended Sunday. I went to the class on writing for 20 minutes a day, that’s all it takes. I’m hear to tell you since Monday I’ve made sure I’ve done the 20 minutes and … Continue reading →

This last week end I attended a terrific conference in Austin. Story Circle Network. Stories for women written by women. Memoirs mostly. I was able to meet ladies that had the same interests that I had. Wanting to tell the … Continue reading →

To say that I’ve been busy is an understatement.  I’m not saying “Oh whoa is me” but rather “Stop the bus, the world, whatever, I need to take a break!” It is fun to take a week off to have … Continue reading →