Tag Archives: California

My McComas Cousin Actor Lindsay Wagner. 52 Ancestors, Week 25: Fast.

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

This week’s writing prompt for 52 Ancestors, Week 25 is Fast. A perfect week to write about my McComas cousin actor Lindsay Wagner. Fast, moving at bionic speed! Next Thursday, the 22nd of June, is her birthday, also making it … Continue reading →

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52 Ancestors – Week 30: Teams. My Cousin Mitchell “Mitch” Nutick. Dancer on Broadway and Founder of the West Hollywood Tennis Association.

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

This week’s writing prompt for 52 Ancestors is Teams. I do have Irish ancestors killed by a team of runaway horses, and many ancestors that were farmers and used a team of horses. I have some distant cousins that have … Continue reading →

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William G. Lyons, My 2nd Great Granduncle. 52 Ancestors, Week 27: Extended Family.

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

This week’s writing prompt for 52 Ancestors is Extended Family. We often focus on those people from whom we descend. But what about their siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins? They played a role in our ancestors’ lives, just like those … Continue reading →

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52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. Week 47: Thankful. DNA, Genealogy Sites, and finding long-lost cousins.

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Week 47: Thankful This week’s prompt for 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks is Thankful. “Is there an ancestor you’re especially thankful that you found or a story that you’re thankful you discovered? What about all of the wonderful resources available … Continue reading →

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Symbols in Christian Religious Art

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Many years ago when I was taking an undergraduate Art History course at National University in San Diego, we took a field trip to The San Diego Museum of Art located in beautiful Balboa Park. We had a very knowledgeable … Continue reading →

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Peacocks as Sacred Symbol in Christianity

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

I spent my tween and teen years living in Spring Valley, California. Spring Valley is a suburb of San Diego to the east. Where there just happens to be peacocks roaming freely and nestled among homes and roadways in the … Continue reading →

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Homemade EASY Bubblegum Ice Cream Recipe (no maker required!) Happy Ice Cream Month!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Bubblegum Ice Cream became a favorite of mine when I was 13 years old. Memories come flooding back of Swensen’s Ice Cream Parlor in El Cajon, California and many a hot summer day spent in the air-conditioned ice cream parlor enjoy … Continue reading →

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Stepping out in faith….

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

I’m stepping out in faith and moving to Kalispell, Montana. Leaving 30th April, to drive there (1,235 miles) with my adult niece Elisabeth helping me. I’m selling or giving away, everything that won’t fit into a 4’x8′ trailer (luggage rack or … Continue reading →

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