by Dorrie Parsons | Aug 2, 2024 | Inherited Treasures
I recently returned from an amazing vacation in Italy, accompanied by my husband, daughter, son-in-law, and two of our grandchildren. We all understand that we are privileged to be able to do such things, and we are reminded of being more generous with what we are...
by Dorrie Parsons | Jul 3, 2024 | Characters
Music was Hazel’s passion.But she also knew that it could stir the spirits of those around her, and she could share her passion through her performances. At a basic level, she enhanced the enjoyment of the audiences who watched the silent films she accompanied. But...
by Dorrie Parsons | Jun 24, 2024 | Characters
When I grew up with my great-grandmother Hazel, we all lived in southern California, so I somehow assumed she had been born there.It wasn’t until I inherited all the family Bibles and began reading through the birth entries that I realized she was born in Kalamazoo,...
by Dorrie Parsons | Jun 17, 2024 | Inherited Treasures
Those of us who are fortunate enough to be blessed with children know the pure joy of holding them in your arms for the first time or welcoming them into your home if you’ve made the generous choice to open your heart and your life to the child of another mother and...
by Dorrie Parsons | Jun 10, 2024 | Inherited Treasures
I’ve written a lot about Hazel as a talented, independent woman who made her mark on the world.She was strong-willed and determined to push the limits of whatever rules and societal norms were put in place to keep her “where she belonged.” But Hazel still managed to...
