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“Our Time Is Up.”

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Susan Laney SpectorLeave a comment

My great-grandmother apparently spent some time in a psychiatric hospital . The thought of her suffering haunts me today.

Posted in 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks, Childbirth, Health, My Kansas RootsTagged antidepressants, depression, insane asylum, mental health, mental illness, psychiatric treatment, SSRIs

The Precursor to Glamping: The Camp Curry Experience

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 Susan Laney Spector2 Comments

Their passion for Yosemite led to the creation of an adventure travel experience unique for its time.

Posted in 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks, OccupationsTagged Camp Curry, Curry, Curry Village, David Alexander Curry, Teachers, Yosemite

Winchester. The Town, Not the Rifle.

June 8, 2026June 10, 2026 Susan Laney SpectorLeave a comment

This rural town was the home of my ancestors. One was a Major League pitcher.

Posted in 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks, Baseball Connections, Cemeteries, My Kansas RootsTagged baseball, cemeteries, Detroit Tigers, Jerry Robertson, Kansas, Montreal Expos, New York Mets, Winchester

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