Interlude One-The Lives of My Folks

Now that my stories have covered the first three generations of my family tree, I will pause to make a few points. In each story I have purposely revealed what I considered the best feature of each of my fore parents. My dad wanted everyone to have some fun in life. Mom encouraged others to do what they could do best, as in the case of urging grandpa to pull taffy for special occasions. Guy shared his upholstery skills to keep the community's furniture and autos in shape through thick and thin. Alma's calming presence gave everyone a sense of peace. Clyde, the observer, was the chief tire inspector at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. And Ellet needed Cora's skills as an organizer, supervisor, and entertainer. Each individual is unique in what their particular goals and contributions are during their lifetimes. Notice that I won't be dwelling on war or death stories. Important to me is telling about the lives of my folks.