Category Archives: Stories

The small brass and copper flag pole with a tiny United States flag sat on the top of a table.   When you looked at it closely you could see that the base was an assortment of machine parts and the … Continue reading →

On March 16, 2011 Diana sent the following email and the above photos of the Cousins Great Grandparents:Attached are pictures of our great grandfather and grandmother.   Jens P. Kristensen and Sofia Kristensen.  They are Hans Peter Jensen’s parents.  His father was Jens, … Continue reading →

Erna: I grew up in an idyllic world, like having two sets of parent’s as did Aksel. Used to tease my parents about that their cherub, Aksel, had arrived for a visit. As a two years old, sitting on Uncle … Continue reading →

Attached is an email that Diana sent to the cousins on January 8, 2004 recapping Axel’s recollections of his immigration to  America in May, 1920. Email from Diana RE Axel’s Immigration in 1920

K. P. Olsen was Johanna’s brother.  When K. P. was discussed in the family it always seemed to me that there was a tangible deference to his opinions and perceived wisdom.  Apparently, he was  smart, resourceful and ambitious.   At some point K.P. came to the U.S. … Continue reading →

It was Don’s email back to Lucy in response to one of her “Happy Birthday  Cousin” emails that inspired Daina to suggest that we share our memories.    Here is Don’s email.   Three memories I have from Axel & Else’s house … Continue reading →

Hi Cousins, In October 2010, in response to one of Don’s emails about his childhood memories of John, Axel and Grayson blowing up stumps behind their home on Highway 99, Diana was inspired, and wrote the following in an email … Continue reading →