Category Archives: History

General articles about history (in particular California, Oregon, & USA)

A Million Years Ago….

A million years ago, I signed a paper promising that I would never talk about the details of a situation.  These papers were filed in a court of law.  Somewhere is the signature of an emotionally exhausted young woman who … Continue reading →

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The Nightmare: “When Trump Stole the Election”

I’m in a group for Women w/ PTSD. Our assignment (aka commitment) this week was to say something about a gift that our trauma caused us to have.  This past week has been mostly about waking up from a nightmare called, … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts about Trump as a President, Man, Molester & Thief.

One thing that came to me today. The argument that there have been Presidents that were as ‘not perfect’ as Trump is not perfect today. Really, I get to rob a bank and get a get out of jail card … Continue reading →

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You Closed Your Eyes, You Shuttered Your Ears

(My answer to YOU voting in a perpetrator of sex crimes in as our next President of the United States) (c)11/9/2016, Peggy Ann Rowe. All Rights Reserved. You closed your eyes You shuttered your ears You did not see it … Continue reading →

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A Copyright

Just checking things out so I know what information to give and no to give folks, and it’s true- I do hold a copyright.   Registration Number / Date :   PAu003800615 / 2015-09-30 Application Title: Bear Hugs From Jesus. The … Continue reading →

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A Legal Assault

My newest essay…  Feel free to read or not read. Warning it could be pretty hard reading. A Legal Assault  

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A New Story!

Check out my latest genealogy  story:  My VanZandt Roots And while I have your attention, food for thought:  “We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.”  ~Charles R. Swindoll And in the words … Continue reading →

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Lead — in 2015!

Two days ago, while working on a DIY project on our home, my husband found in our walls a can of “White Lead” made by Dutch Bros.  I’ll include a photo. The photo on top is a close up of … Continue reading →

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History bites us in the a**

My mother said, “I was afraid that Jack would divorce me and marry her, so I had to protect myself.” The other ‘woman’ was all of seven years old on that day! Continue reading →

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VanAtta video

http://youtu.be/ZT4MEfM0Bho 26 April 2023 – Apparently this video is gone.  This particular video was placed online by a cousin who is now deceased.  I will keep my eye open for a new link to it. I kind of doubt I … Continue reading →

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