Tag Archives: England

English Roots

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Anita Renaud

Christmas came early yesterday when I received a long awaited document in the mail:  my maternal great grandmother’s birth certificate.  Within the hand-written notations was the one bit of information that has brought me great joy, and opened the door … Continue reading →

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Christmas Pudding for Beginners

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Anita Renaud

When I was fourteen years old, I traveled to England for the first time with my mother, brother and sister.  I stayed with my mom at Nanny’s house, while my siblings stayed with other family members.   At my request, Nanny … Continue reading →

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