by Meta Evenbly | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
On this day in 1903 my father was born. Were he alive, he would be 120 years old. He died at the age of 77. Although far too young in my mind, he far outlived expectations. He was not expected to survive. There were no baby ICU’s in those days. My grandmother heated...
by Caroline | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Mothers are good at giving advice—especially mine. Even though I’m grandmother to eight children and she’s 88, Mom regularly reminds me, “Enjoy who you have when you have them,” “Make the best of what you have,” and “Love your children passionately.” When she said...
by Caroline | May 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
What do asthma, cell communication, good science, history, and genealogy all have in common? Research! And me. I’ve spent many happy hours engrossed in studying all of them. For Mother’s Day, I bought myself a gift. Okay, those who are snickering, did you never buy...
by Meta Evenbly | May 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today is Mother’s Day (2023). Before I was married I knew that I wanted to be the mother of a large family. The 12 children didn’t happen, because 5 turned out to be plenty. But here I am, a happy old lady with a very large family. You see, when I was very young, it...
by Meta Evenbly | Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Since I’m only 88 years young, I decided that another transAtlantic trip was in order. My son Michael, his wife Theresa, and my daughter Jody are with me. We’re not even halfway through our time, but we’ve visited the beach, tasted amazing food, seen...
by Caroline | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
This morning my adorable three-year-old grandson Facetimed me. “Grammy, did you know that yesterday was Daddy’s birthday?” “Why, yes, I did.” “But it was also _____’s birthday!” “Wow! That’s an amazing coincidence.” Once I’d explained what that word means, we went on...
by Caroline | Jan 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
The book I need to promote. The book that will be out in April, 2023. The book that is being illustrated now. The book that will be illustrated next. The book that is being edited. The hero of Unforgivable, the book I’m writing right now. The heroine of Becoming...
by Meta Evenbly | Jan 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
FIrst, the money mogul Mark Zuckerburg stole my name: Meta. Today, I learned that I am no longer the one and only Brave Face. Apparently, Princess Kate has that name now. it seems that those with money get away with whatever they want. We were never promised that life...
by Meta Evenbly | Jan 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today was the second time I was told that I am really not very old. I will only be 88 in just over a week. Perhaps I can say I am old when I am 90, but 100 is really the benchmark for being old. Then again, so many people are 100 years old these days. 103 isn’t...
by Meta Evenbly | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
So, I was out doing some shopping. Lots of Easter stuff is starting to come out (in January!). To make a long matter short, I was getting pretty hungry. So I bought my first Easter egg of the year. Just one of those small ones. Let me tell you, there is nothing like a...
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