P.J. Easterbrook's Blog
April 14, 2018
Sentimental Journey
Originally posted on pj,your friend:
Sometimes it’s nice to quote someone else who quoted someone else! In my quest to publish the book I’ve written, I continue to stumble onto treasures. The following is part of a letter dated 1912 written from my grandmother to my grandfather. She was 28 years old at the…
Sometimes it’s nice to quote someone else who quoted someone else! In my quest to publish the book I’ve written, I continue to stumble onto treasures. The following is part of a letter dated 1912 written from my grandmother to my grandfather. She was 28 years old at the…
March 29, 2018
a Different EASTER
Originally posted on pj,your friend:
It was Easter Sunday morning a long time ago. No, not that Easter. My mother, in the wee hours of the morning, went into labor. It was a surprise. It was early. She woke my dad to prepare him. He had to stay home with my two older brothers…
It was Easter Sunday morning a long time ago. No, not that Easter. My mother, in the wee hours of the morning, went into labor. It was a surprise. It was early. She woke my dad to prepare him. He had to stay home with my two older brothers…
December 20, 2017
Christmas 1992 – 25 years ago
Three weeks before Christmas I got the call. It wasn’t the first time but this time it seemed different. More urgent. Mother called to let me know Dad was back in the hospital. It was a critical time in their lives – in more ways than one. They were in the process of selling their … Continue reading Christmas 1992 – 25 years ago
December 13, 2017
Excerpt #5 ‘Papa, Where Are You?”
The first of many Christmas references in ‘Papa, Where Are You?’ Click on the links above to acquire your own copy. Would make a great Christmas gift!
November 27, 2017
Thanksgiving 2017
It was asked of us at our Thanksgiving table this year, “Tell something/someone specific you are thankful for.” It was easy for me. I had a cancerous kidney removed three months ago. I didn’t know for sure it was cancer until it was removed and the pathology report came back. I am thankful to be … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2017
November 17, 2017
Blue-Bellies and Gray-Backs*
Originally posted on pj,your friend:
This is National Military Appreciation Month. I’d like to take the opportunity to offer my thanks and appreciation to all those serving and who have served. Pictured here is my grandmother’s great-uncle. He was a Corporal serving in the Civil War, representing the Union, in the 13th Regiment, Pennsylvania…
This is National Military Appreciation Month. I’d like to take the opportunity to offer my thanks and appreciation to all those serving and who have served. Pictured here is my grandmother’s great-uncle. He was a Corporal serving in the Civil War, representing the Union, in the 13th Regiment, Pennsylvania…
October 31, 2017
Her Very Own Halloween Gospel
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Life started badly for Teddy. Losing her mother during her own childbirth and having her father just a year later abandon her; Teddy was raised by her grandmother, maiden aunt and bachelor uncle (brother and sister). Teddy’s aunt was of the legalistic Christian variety while her uncle did not…
Life started badly for Teddy. Losing her mother during her own childbirth and having her father just a year later abandon her; Teddy was raised by her grandmother, maiden aunt and bachelor uncle (brother and sister). Teddy’s aunt was of the legalistic Christian variety while her uncle did not…
October 21, 2017
Trisha
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My dearest friend Trisha died today. She was 67 years old. While she was gardening (a favorite pastime) she experienced a stroke. The medical staff could not save her. I’m certain she’s in Heaven now but those of us on earth who she left are devastated. late 1970’s, home…
My dearest friend Trisha died today. She was 67 years old. While she was gardening (a favorite pastime) she experienced a stroke. The medical staff could not save her. I’m certain she’s in Heaven now but those of us on earth who she left are devastated. late 1970’s, home…
October 18, 2017
Excerpt #4 ‘Papa, Where Are You?’
I find it fitting as Halloween approaches to share an excerpt of the first of many Halloween referrals mentioned in ‘Papa, Where Are You?’ When Papa bounded through the front door, Julie and I ran down the stairs to him with our arms outstretched. He scooped us up and planted kisses on our cheeks. I … Continue reading Excerpt #4 ‘Papa, Where Are You?’
August 24, 2017
Unnecessary Parts?
During an interesting discussion recently, someone pointed out that I had pretty much been separated from most of my unnecessary bodily parts, those being tonsils, appendix, wisdom teeth, gallbladder, and uterus (after delivering two of the best kids in the world
