I was going through some old photos one day and found this one from 1934 of my late sister-in-law Gladys, posing with Robert Wadlow, the famous “Alton Giant” who visited her school in Trenton IL....
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Who is the biggest hero in my family history?
My name is Rose Harrison, from East St. Louis IL. My biggest hero in the family was my Mom. I journal a lot and I’m constantly thanking God for the mother and the father I had . She was a giver. She...
Bringing Daisy Home
When my daughter was eleven years old, I decided that a good introduction to the birds and the bees would be watching our friend’s beagle, Sammy, when she had her puppies. While Sammy was a small...
Congratulations TMSM Chamber of Commerce!
Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce has reached the 500 member mark and One Legacy is happy to be a part of it! Check out our 10 sec clip (don't blink!) to be included in the Chamber...
Weathering Life’s Storms
I was born in Detroit, MI on April 4, 1956 and when I was seven, we moved to Southfield, a suburb. I went off to college at Central Michigan University and earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism....
The Power of Story Sharing
A while back, I had the pleasure of presenting to the Marine Historical Society in Marine, IL. Hosted by society president Shirley Dietz, it was an engaging event with a great group of...
Have you guys seen this great pet first aid guide
Hi Everyone, I'm a (soon-to-be) new dog mom, currently channeling my nervous excitement into surfing the web with the help of my daughter as we prepare. I haven't had a dog before, but I've always...
Another great conversation with The Bow Tie Guy!
Last week I was invited to speak with Chris MacLellan, "The Bow Tie Guy", on his Whole Care Network radio blog. Click here to listen to the interview. Thank you Chris, I look forward to...
Love, Care and Commitment
Everyone has a story, but not everyone gets to tell their story. We were fortunate to have our Caregiving story told by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel entitled: In Sickness and In Health: A Couple's...
Preserving Family Stories with Legacy Sharing
Seniors, families and caregivers increasingly recognize the value of reflection and reminiscing. Storytelling and writing about family history has the power to improve self-esteem, enhance feelings...
A Father’s Day Tribute
In honor of Father’s Day, we wanted to share several stories that have been published on OneLegacy.com about fathers and grandfathers. We enjoy reading and sharing the stories that have been...
The Depression Years
Chapter 1 I grew up during the depression and have a lot of memories about experiences myself and my family shared. My family lived in the Detroit area until a series of events forced us to make...