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FAMILY PHOTOS/STORIES

GUEST POST from Don – THE UNSETTLING, chapter 5

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PREQUEL to BLURRY MOUNTAIN:  “THE UNSETTLING”© 2026 Donald Whelpley CHAPTER FIVE.  SLOW AND PURPOSEFUL. On the coastal plains there were more slave than free, more black than white.  The Negroes were not talkative.  They always seemed to move with purpose, and looked neither left nor right.  Once Grigor stopped negro man to ask directions.  The man was furtive and only answered …
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Picture Day! May 5, 2026 Edition

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These photos are all from the weekend, when our little family had my birthday dinner at Chen’s Mongolian Grill in Saginaw, MI on May 2nd. I have added notes where necessary. The outdoor family photos don’t need description I don’t think, except that this is the only time in our lives that my age will …
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Picture Day! April 27, 2026 Edition

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It’s been nearly 3 weeks so I have quite a few to share today! GRAND-DOG SITTING for Shylo. Love Maisie’s face, giving her niece the side-eye and trying to keep herself between Shylo and me, cracks me up. THE GRANDS – They spent quite a bit of time at our house this month, including a …
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GUEST POST from Don – THE UNSETTLING, chapter 4

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PREQUEL to BLURRY MOUNTAIN:  “THE UNSETTLING”©️ 2026 Donald Whelpley CHAPTER FOUR.  EVERYTHING NEW. Glad to be on land, they couldn’t wait for the trip which would carry them closer to their destination.   Grigor had heard the the mountains of North Carolina/Tennessee were cooler than the coastal plains and was good for cattle and sheep.  That was his goal.  On …
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Picture Day – April 7, 2026

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I’ve got some recent photos of the 2 main events from the last few days. THE FLOOD – The photos of our yard – and the yards behind us and next door – are taken by me. The others – of his yard and the farmers’ fields around Leelan’s house – are taken by him. …
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Weekend With The Grands – March 20-23, 2026

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Spring may not have sprung yet, but it’s springing! After a delicious spaghetti dinner Lyra & Maisie enjoyed some time together. The girls love Maisie…and she loves them! PIZZA DAY!!! Monday after school: “Watch for the bus!” They’ll be going home today but it’s been a really fun time!

Picture Day! March 12, 2026 Edition

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March 11 – The yard area behind our yard after a night of very heavy rainfall. A couple of hours earlier our back yard (inside the fence) had also been flooded. March 11 – My succulents are thriving on their shelf in front of the kitchen window! March 11 – These are the containers that …
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