Oh, Jane...I understand, but as you will get to know, I sometimes let my enthusiasm overrule my good sense, and say things that aren't appropriate. I should have known that "revealing all" would be upsetting to you, and others, I'm sure.
I just hate to see historical memories go away with each generation, caused, I think, by not having had the good sense to question my grandmother and mother about family history before they were gone. Our's was a colorful family history, too; the gr-grandfather I spoke of earlier, was mixed up right the middle of the Reelfoot Lake Night Riders business, and I'd give a finger right now to know the "rest of the story."
If we ever get together somewhere, Jane, perhaps we can chat about what w
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