My mother’s people are from Los Angeles, but before that, they lived in The South. Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma to be precise, but back further, their families move in and about the southern states. My grandma tells me stories of seeing Shirley Temple herself getting a spanking in a department store in Alabama. They’re theContinue reading “To Be A (Southern) Lady”
Category Archives: Family History
Sledding
When I was in the 4th grade, we lived in a red and white split level house in Centerville, Utah. We had the best yard for sledding. Ever. The winter of 1987-88 brought some amazing snowstorms! My Aunt Marylou gave me some photos from that winter. We lived in that house for only a fewContinue reading “Sledding”
Nana
Yesterday my Nana turned 90. I feel tempted to write her life history right now. I want to look up dates and places. I want to get all the details right for posterity. But I don’t think this needs to be that post today. Nana married Popop when she was a wee thing. It wasContinue reading “Nana”
Family Recipes: Time for PIE!
From the Kitchen of Grandma Tommy Kirkpatrick! (shared by her great granddaughter Eve Garcia) Lemon Meringue Pie Preparation: Slightly beat 3 egg yolks in a small bowl. In a separate bowl—Lemon prep. Grate 1 1/3 Tablespoons of lemon rind 4 Tablespoons of lemon juice. Set aside. In sauce pan: Mix 1 ½ c sugar 1/3Continue reading “Family Recipes: Time for PIE!”
The Daily Observations of Genesis Eve Garcia 