Mysterious Mayfeld and a “Search for Renewal”
I’d always heard about my great-grandpa being a minister, but in kind of a vague general way. Like, in the way that probably all little […]
Places
Vestiges of Kronsthal’s Past
“I’m actually not from New Bothwell,” confessed Mr. John Hiebert. Audrey looked at him in surprise. “Well then where are you from, dad?” “Seaton! Four […]
100 Years of New Bothwell, 145 Years of Kronsthal
This past year, New Bothwell celebrated 100 years. That’s kind of weird to me, because this community has existed here since 1874. Mind you, it […]
All Things Sommerfeld! Village AND Church
It’s funny, the things you think you’ll come back later to take photos of… and then just don’t. As I’m going through the pictures that […]
In Search of My Lost Uncle & The Ens Family of Neureinland
Where had I just been? What had I found? Was it really a family burial plot? The next day I visited my mother. I showered […]