Roots and Relatives
A Facebook connection brought a distant relative into my life. I’m still not sure but I think this Wisconsin woman is the granddaughter of my grandfather’s half brother. She graciously shares this photo of the original Sonmor farm near Tolga, Norway (not far from Lillehammer, famous for the Winter Olympics a while back). Evan […]
Western Writers of America Convention 2014
I had a great time reconnecting with old friends and making new ones at this year’s Western Writers of America Convention in Sacramento. The historical tours and lectures were great. I learned about Chinese immigrants in the 19th century, panning for gold at Sutter’s Creek, the history of the Modoc Indians, plus lots of […]