thirty one years ago a couple of eighteen year old kids stood in front of their friends and family and promised till death do us part. I'd do it all over again, Kevin. love you!

The Mercer High School Class of 1959 Ride In The Parade

The Mirror, Mercer, MO newspaper.

Above, Nick McHargue, Trenton, driving, along with Elijah Dailey, Mercer, in the back, right, and Bud Watson and Linda Lowrey were back in Mercer celebrating their 55 year class reunion. photo by Bob Lee.

Mike & Christine Greenlee

pictures from local newspapers Post Telegraph (Princeton, MO) & The Mirror (Mercer, MO)

Post Telegraph: Mike and Christine Greenlee were recognized for their many contributions to the Princeton community through the years by being chosen to serve as grand marshals for Saturday's Calamity Jane Days parade. photo by Preston Cole.

The Mirror: Christine and Mike Greenlee Parade Grand Marshalls. Above, Christine and Mike Greenlee ride and preside over the Calamity Jane Days Parade as this years Grand Marshalls. photo by Bob Lee.

My father didn't tell me how to live, he lived and let me watch him do it.

117 years ago my sweet aunt was born. She was 50 when I was born and was in the delivery room to witness my birth! She became my best friend, my confidante, my second mother and the most precious aunt anyone could ever ask for. She passed away at the age of 96 in 1993. I miss my Aunt Lela Bever Hills so much. Happy Birthday Aunt Lela! Pictures are from baby to age 90.

posted on facebook by cousin Vicki....

Engagement pic & wedding day pic..such a FANTASTIC couple. I'm extremely happy for both of them. They have such a beautiful family.

pics of my cousin Nancy Faulkner's son Morgan & family.....

My Lil boy troy is going to 5 tomorrow. It just seemed like just yesterday I brought him home from the hospital. My precious Lil boy was born on September 21st at 7:21pm he was born 7 lbs 8 ounces at Wayne county hospital. He ish my world always and forever. Your momma loves you my precious son.

this is our little step-nephew by marriage/but they got divorced so not really related at all.....

For Flashback Friday: The Doze Family at a fishing party at the lake of P. P. (Peter Phoenix) Doze on his ranch near Norwich, Kingman Co., Kansas! The above description was written across the picture by the photographer. Year unknown but still using horse and buggies! I can make out Great Grandma Rebecca Doze sitting on the ground and wearing a white bonnet with children around her and I'm quite sure that Great Grandpa P. P. Doze is standing on the shore wearing a white shirt and dark trousers. If anyone else in the family can identify any of the others, would you please let me know?

posted on facebook by Vicki Doze.

I'm going to go ahead and add the original picture here. As you see, it has some mildew on it (was there when it was given to me) and some acid damage due to the cardboard backing.

Peter Phoenix Doze was the youngest child of Victor and Mary Bailey Doze, born 1860 Green Castle, Sullivan, MO and died 1940 Norwich, Kingman Co., KS.

Dad.

truth.

I am watching Drunk History (a show my social science major son disparges....) and guess who is on the Nashville episode?

Grandma Grace's "Country Cousin" Porter Wagoner! about Dolly Parton leaving the man who made her famous.

a voice mail from Aunt Mary.

Virginia told her she saw on facebook that great aunt Donanell's daughter Dona had a stroke and needed prayer. haven't found any mention of it yet.

Author Kerry Matson

Kerry Matson is a native and resident of Kansas City, Missouri, but it was time spent at his family's farm as a youth, where he developed a love for writing. Although he has been a writer for many years, it was the death of a friend during the summer of 2012, that prompted the writing of his first book, "Finding Faces in the Clouds: A Jump-start to Joy."

Kerry is excited to see where the journey takes him in the years to come and invites others to take the walk as well, seeking out the joys in the simple and "ordinary" things of life. His mantra is to make the best of each day and to celebrate being kind to one another. It will be worth the effort.

He is currently working on his second book, "Learning Hope."

http://www.kerrymatson.com/

"A Jump-start to Joy is walking on the beach and getting sand between your toes."