Archive for 'Heritage' Category
Preserving Historic Moments
8 November 2008This week our country had an historical presidential elections. It was a moment of pride and emotion for the entire nation as we elected our first African American President.
When historical events, disasters, or momentous occasions occur, do you write about them and save them for your family? After interviewing several older relatives and wondering what [...]
Get a Load of The Guys in the Hats
21 August 2008Who were these mean looking dudes in the hats and the cowboy outfits? Was the sheriff arresting a the leaders of a famous gang of thieves?
Heck no! It’s my Great Uncle, Theodore “Kid Cyclone” Pacheco Smith, my Grandfather, Joao “Bohne” Pacheco Smith, and their Nephew, Alfred Souza. They are in these outrageous get [...]