February 2024 archive

Feb 09

Wives Without First Names

I am old enough to remember when married women did not use their given names. Years ago wives referred to themselves, and were referred to by others, with their husband’s given name. It was Mrs. John Doe, not Mrs. Jane Doe.

Feb 06

Tombstone Tuesday-Katharina Kable

This is the tombstone of Katharina Kable, located in row 12 of Kessler Cemetery, Liberty Township, Mercer County, Ohio. The weathered marker is inscribed:

Feb 02

Happy Groundhog Day!

Happy Groundhog Day! What will Punxsutawney Phil’s weather forecast be for the next six week? Will he see his shadow? Will there be six more weeks of Winter? Or six weeks until Spring?