Category Archives: family

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more family memories

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Most of you probably know that photography is a hobby for me, and perhaps you’ve noticed I’ve been a little quiet with posting photos.  I haven’t been taking too many photos lately, but I have been keeping busy with photography. … Continue reading

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gone too soon.

We said our final goodbyes to Arnt a year ago today.  He left behind a community of people who have been saddened with his departure.  I belong to that community along with Mary and Meg and all of his other … Continue reading

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family memories

In 2006 my brother paid to have all of the 8mm and Super 8 movies my dad had recorded converted to a digital format. They were converted to digital video tape and then my brother converted them to .AVI files. … Continue reading

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valentine’s day

I have to admit that I believe that Valentine’s day is a holiday more for men that are courting than for people in a relationship. I prefer to celebrate other holidays (Christmas, birthdays, etc.) and celebrate our love everyday. So … Continue reading

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balance

So I’ll admit, I’ve been having some problems with balance lately. Work – Home Balance Regular Work – Freelance Work Balance Social Time – Contemplative Time Balance Project Time – Relaxation Time Balance Luckily for me my work schedule is … Continue reading

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facebook with family

Meg and I have always had different opinions about asking people (we already know) to be connected on Facebook and other social media networking sites. There isn’t any wrong with either of our approaches to this situation but I feel … Continue reading

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we love houseguests

If we didn’t take your picture on your last visit it was probably because we ran out of polaroid film and you should come back and visit again. We’re all stocked up again and always ready for more visitors.

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From Des Moines to St. Paul

This is the weirdest summer ever! 103 degrees one week, 60 degrees the next. We had beautiful weather for a drive to Grinnell, Iowa to see Chuck, Nicole, and baby Colin. And despite drizzle and some rain, spending time with … Continue reading

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H. Arnt Gerritsen 1945-2011

Hendrik Arnt Gerritsen was born in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands on February 11, 1945. Arnt immigrated with his family to the United States in the early 1950’s and grew up in Munster, Indiana where he attended Hammond High School. Arnt … Continue reading

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sad news

I had hoped to post soon since I’ve been deficient in posting lately.  Unfortunately I had hoped to post with more pleasant information than I now have. On Monday, Meg’s dad Arnt went into the hospital for a bowel obstruction … Continue reading

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