by Sears Homes | Feb 27, 2013 | Uncategorized |
When you cut a tree down, you can learn a lot about local history by examining its exposed trunk. How many rings does it have? How old is the tree? During which years did the area experience a drought? By studying America’s early architecture, you can learn a...
by Sears Homes | Jun 10, 2012 | Uncategorized |
One year ago today (June 10th), I sat at my father’s bedside, held his 91-year-old hand in mine and told him, “I love you. I forgive you. And I release you.” We were alone in that tiny room at the assisted living facility (my husband, my father and...
by Sears Homes | Jul 9, 2011 | Uncategorized |
This 1890s photo album was discovered amongst my late father’s treasures and it’s filled with amazing photos. At first, I had no idea who these people were, but after some digging, I learned these were photos my great Aunt Addie, sister of my...
by Sears Homes | Jul 9, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Was Addie poisoned by her husband, Enoch Fargo? Her remains are in Milwaukee being autopsied, and we’ll soon know for sure.
by Sears Homes | Jun 18, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Several years ago, when my father was in his mid-80s, we visited an attorney and had some legal papers drawn up. Before signing the documents, the attorney talked about the need to confirm that my father was “of sound mind.” My father was of sound mind,...
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