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Saralyn Richard's avatar

Great post with interesting thoughts. I love the premise of your Dickinson poem book, too.

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Joy Ribar's avatar

Thank you. I thought that might resonate with my fellow English educator.

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Kathleen Donnelly's avatar

What a fun post! Genealogy is so fascinating. I know my relatives came from Ireland to Canada. My grandfather decided to move to Chicago as a young man. He had dual citizenship. I loved your comment about how choices can change future lives. Enjoy the trip you have planned! It sounds wonderful! I also loved Anne of Green Gables growing up. I still have all the books. Now I'm ready to break them out and read them again. ;)

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Joy Ribar's avatar

I think genealogy is such a cool way to feel connected to family and history. I think about what our ancestors lived through, and it makes me feel part of the whole historical landscape, reminding me how meaningful history is. Your story is interesting, too.

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Tracey S. Phillips's avatar

What a fantastic, fun adventure you're having! Thanks for sharing.

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Joy Ribar's avatar

Thank you, Tracey. The Disney movie, Up, resonates with John and me. We always think about Carl and Ellie and their mantra - Adventure is out there. We're hoping to follow ours as long as we can.

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Carl Vonderau's avatar

You're having great adventures and discovering all kinds of things about your families interesting past. This is wonderful fodder for your writing.

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Joy Ribar's avatar

Carl, you are so right. This is what authors do, right? We're always observing and immersing ourselves in experiences to fuel our stories.

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Valerie Biel's avatar

I am jealous of your upcoming summer adventures!! What fun!

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Joy Ribar's avatar

I feel very fortunate. My mom and I have talked about this for years. I wish she could come with us, but since she cannot, I hope to send videos.

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Margaret Mizushima's avatar

Loved getting to know what fuels you inner artist! Hope you have a wonderful summer!

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Joy Ribar's avatar

Thank you, Margaret. Literary pursuits are my jam and will make a good combo with family treasure hunting.

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Laurie Buchanan's avatar

Joy — Oh, how FUN learning so many things about YOU! I'd love to be a fly on the wall during your summer travels. I'll keep an eye on your social media, hoping you'll post some of your adventures.

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Joy Ribar's avatar

Thank you, Laurie. I'm going to do my best to be SM posting all the goodies.

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