Genea-Musings: Saturday Night Genealogy Fun -- What Did You Collect as a Youth?

My Genealogy Friend Randy Seaver! over at Genea-Musings! Just like the Title of his Blog he is so Amusing! Smart as a Whip! and has Great Blog Pieces. He asked the Question, What did you Collect as a Youth? I had to return "The Call"......

Here's some of my quirks of Collecting when I was a "Youth"! This is for you Randy! Thanks for sharing your Collections! 

I Collected:

•  Cartoon Clippings. My favorite was Love Is......
•  Cartoon Clippings. 2nd one was Family Circus.
•  NoTe's. From school chums, I passed a lot of NoTe's in school and kept them in a shoebox. Today I still do that all over my house. I have NoTe's everywhere, very so, I named my Blog "NoTe's To MySeLf".  Jeffrey was so Naughty, I always thought he should of got a Spanking for all of his Antics.  He had a Good Mother! (*giggling*) The LOVE is.....I was always having a "Romantic" moment somewhere in my head with these. I'm glad I got to break them out and commiserate on them, through Randy.

These are just a few. I have them put away for a "Rainy Day".

Love Is....

Family Circus

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Randy reminded me of what I use to do on a Saturday night when I couldn't go out because I used up my Friday night instead. I wasn't allowed to do both days. Sundays were reserved for Church and Sunday Dinner. So sitting home with no Siblings. This is a few of would what end of up as many Collections as I got Older.

Many Thanks to Randy Seaver! 

Best Regards, True! from NoTe's To MySeLf,  of "My True Roots".

ONE LOVELY BLOG AWARD!

Well.....Hello Blog Friends! & Family I'm back! I got quite a SURPRISE to Tell you About!

I was Nominated for a "One Lovely Blog Award"!

                                

 From  Elise Ann Wormuth of Living In the Past! Thank You Girly! It's much Appreciated! Her Blog is so Interesting with unusual last names.  I love her stories with photos. She weaves great information into her blog pieces. Something I have yet to master.
Thanks Darling! 

I feel Honored & Humbled for my Shabby Blog!

Here are the 4 Rules: 

1. Thank the Person who Nominated you and Link them to their Blog. Add the Award to your blog.
2. Share 7 Things about Yourself !
3. Nominate 15 Bloggers! or as many you can.
4. Contact your Nominated Bloggers and let them know they've been tagged for the "One Lovely Blog Award"!

       OMG! (OhMyGoodness) here are 7 Things I want to share about Myself for You to know me.

1. Proudly Served in the U.S. Army all over the World.
2. Me and President Barack Obama both lost the Women that raised us. Our Grandmother's. Mine left unexpectedly November 11, 2008 after voting for the 1st African American President. She was 85. He lost his Grandma November 2, 2008. She was 86. Most days can be tearful knowing they are gone, but quickly replaced with Joy!               
3. I still have my Raggedy Ann doll.
4. Love all things English! Favorite tea is Twinings Earl Grey.
5. I'm obsessed with all things for Disney's, Princess Tiana.
6. I'm leaving children books signed by me, for my Future Grandchildren.

    7. I'll be on PBS Season 2, St. Louis to "Reveal" personal Family History for  GENEALOGY ROADSHOW!

GENEALOGY ROADSHOW , Me & Kenyatta Berry!

My Blog, it's my Baby!

 I have so many Fellow Bloggers! that I love to make visits to, even ones I don't know yet, but I'm waiting to see their work through Fellow Bloggers. I'm always anxiously ready to meet new Bloggers. 

These are just a few, I love to Stop by & See what their Blogging. I want to Share them with you. 

Here's my List of Bloggers!, who I nominate as "One Lovely Blog" in no particular order! 
 I better stop at 7. It seems Lucky!

1. Jewells in Dem Kentucky Hills at 80 she is a Daily Inspiration for me to keep blogging. If she can do it so can I!
2. Cecelia's Digs  My Aries Sister! She is Hilarious! With a Sense of Humor out of this World. I'm Lucky to know her as a Colleague. She keeps it Real!
3. Claiming Kin Livvy is something Special. She has taught me so much. She's always there to teach and share with you. 
4. Griot Gram Genealogy My DNA cousin! Vic encourages you, she prompts you. Curious soul. 
5. Terrance's Family History  my Brother in Blog.     Knowledgeable and precise. Love his work.
6.  Echoes of My Nola Past  Fe has been a constant Warrior for our Ancestors.                
7.  How Did I get Here? My friend Andrea sweet, shy and kind. All her Blog Pieces are thoughtful and full of making you want to go get more information and complete a well rounded blog piece.

            

Please Stop and Let them know I sent you over! and I'm sure they won't mine if you give them a "Follow". I love Follows! If you've been Nominated already that's Fine. Even if you don't want to do the Award , it's OKAY to! Just wanted to Let you Know Your "Lovely" and you can Pay it Forward.

I don't want anyone to feel slighted. 

so....Please Charge it to my Mind and not my Heart! 

Happy Genning! Keep Blogging!

Best Regards, True!

Dr.Rev Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Me and Grandbaby Jai 2013

Today is the Day of Service for America. In Honor of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. My contribution was to help donate funds for the Memorial and teach my Descendant's about his Life, Work, and Deeds. I had almost forgot these. They were on another camera after my cellphone lost it's power. It was such a learning lesson that day. So many questions from Jai. 

I always want to Honor his Life in any capacity big or small. I "Lived" one day before he was Assassinated. We will always be tied together in that moment. He was always my school project.

I will gladly pass this onto the rest of the babies in my family or any child who wants to know. 

"Who this man was".....

Thank You So Much Dr. King for helping us set "OURSELVES" FREE with your Guidance. Your Legacy will live on in so many hearts. As long as I live, I will Honor that. 

It's the least I can do for all that you have done for so many. I hope you are resting now. We miss you. One day we'll be together.

Happy Birthday!
Love, True Eddie Tyler Taylor and Puddin' aka Jai
                                                                         "And a CHILD shall Lead Them".

"BLOG CAROLING" - Silent Night

Silent night, Holy night
All is calm and all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from Heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing halleluia
Christ the savior is born
Christ our savior is born

Silent night, Holy night
Son of God
Love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy Holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord at thy birth
Jesus Lord at thy birth

Halleluia!
Halleluia!
Halleluia!

Christ the savior is born

I feel real honored to be participating for my first time and continuing tradition online, you should visit www.FootnoteMaven.com for further instruction on how you can participate also. Footnote Maven started this online tradition.

I always loved the TEMPTATIONS, they always put your mind and heart ready for the Season. Silent Night was always one of my favorites. I hope you Enjoy my choice and have fun "Blog Caroling"!