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Category: My Family

  • Blogging A – Z Challenge 2022: H Is For Herbert E. Thiel & A Government Coverup

    Blogging A – Z Challenge 2022: H Is For Herbert E. Thiel & A Government Coverup

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22707 – 958 Here’s the haps: I’ve written about this a few times before so some of my regular followers know that I am named for my dad’s two favorite brothers, Herbert and Clarence. It still amazes me that the biggest loss of American lives at sea, 1,015,…

  • Blogging A – Z Challenge 2022: D Is For Delayed Start & Dad

    Blogging A – Z Challenge 2022: D Is For Delayed Start & Dad

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22703 – 952 Here’s the haps: I was over at Jacqui Murray‘s blog, Word Dreams, and realized that I had missed the start of this year’s challenge. If you were unaware of her site it is well worth taking a look. She has stuff for educators, writers, stuff…

  • Where My Filters Come From & A Challenge – Post 950

    Where My Filters Come From & A Challenge – Post 950

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22686 – 950 Here’s the haps: Someone mentioned in a comment not too long ago that I must have very different filters from them. I would be surprised if I didn’t. Here’s where some of them come from. Thirty-four years ago we got rid of four televisions, one…

  • Well, That Part Is Over, Thankfully, PLUS…

    Well, That Part Is Over, Thankfully, PLUS…

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22667 – 944 Here’s the haps: I really appreciate you all so very much for your support and understanding. The adventure actually continued into the next couple of days, but I think this hurdle is over. When we showed the notes to a good family friend who is…

  • Sorry I Missed Your Blog

    Sorry I Missed Your Blog

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22662 – 943 Here’s the haps: To make a long story short I had to take Mrs. Herb to the Emergency Room for a headache on the top of her head. This could be a very serious indication and required an immediate CT scan. They gave her a…

  • A Moment Of Silence

    A Moment Of Silence

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22658 – 942 Here’s the haps: Today would be Grandma Pike’s 92nd birthday. My wife’s mother lived with us for most of our married life. She did not fit the stereotype of a mother-in-law at all and was easy to get along with. She was instantly beloved by…

  • A Status Update On Sickness Here At The Thiel Haus

    A Status Update On Sickness Here At The Thiel Haus

    Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22625 – 933 Here’s the haps: We’ve been making recovery here at Bear Paw Lodge, the new name for Thiel Haus. Mrs. Herb and I saw it somewhere and we just decided that it was a good name for our place. Ben has Willow Manor, we have Bear…

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