My Grandpa Eastland

Writing this blog needs some help from Mom. While Grandpa Eastland knew and met me I was only a baby when he passed away at the very young age of 54. In fact, while I have no memory of him I find it interesting that I feel like I do know him.  I grew up…

The Eastland family

Five girls, one boy… the Eastland family with father Fred and mother Constance were a model family in Niagara Falls during the first half of the 20th Century. Fred, my grandfather, owned a business and was very successful in this small town. He was also generous and during the depression did much good for others…

Things I remember from my Nanny’s house

Because my parents were Salvation Army Officers we moved about the country.  The upside of that is life was something of an adventure – a new home every three years (most often) and numerous schools.  That means many friends in many places in case you wondered what comes from ten schools in thirteen years. The…