1980s

Presidential Letters and a Trip to the White House: Michael John Hanley Jr. (1924-2015)

Presidential Letters and a Trip to the White House: Michael John Hanley Jr. (1924-2015)

My grandfather, Michael John Hanley Jr. (1924-2015), received letters from U.S. Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan. He also attended a White House reception hosted by President Ford on April 8, 1975.

My First Family Tree, 1986 - Family Artifact Challenge (Day 16)

My First Family Tree, 1986 - Family Artifact Challenge (Day 16)

Perhaps this is when it all started — November, 1986 in Mrs. Hanby’s 5th grade class at Fairfield West Elementary. A lesson on genealogy led to this family tree, my first, that I have held on to ever since.

Ceramic Owl Lamp, 1978 - Family Artifact Challenge (Day 10)

Ceramic Owl Lamp, 1978 - Family Artifact Challenge (Day 10)

This ceramic owl lamp was hand painted by my mother in 1978. It was one of the hundreds of projects she made with the kiln and ceramic studio we had in our basement.

Mystery Reel of 1980s Home Movie Film Revealed (Part II)

Mystery Reel of 1980s Home Movie Film Revealed (Part II)

A mystery reel of 1980s undeveloped home movie film is found in my parent’s basement. The contents are revealed here!