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Lesson 2, number 1 – starting with general research

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Melody

Part of Chapter 18 “Hey, Dad, have you heard what the natives are calling Mum now?” Charlie laughed as he walked into the trading station, humming off-key like only a fifteen-year-old would. “No, Harold, I haven’t heard any new names … Continue reading →

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Lesson 1, Assignment 2

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Melody

I have chosen to write about my grandmother after reading a transcript of a radio interview she gave back in the 1950s.I am researching her life using different historical resources and information given by family members.I have submitted my first … Continue reading →

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Threads of Courage

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Melody

This is my third attempt at chapter one of my Grandmother Amy’s life story Chapter One As a child, I would watch Mum gaze out the window, her expression distant, and wonder what had drawn her across the world to … Continue reading →

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