DUP Did It All - Historical Marker

I belong to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. These, our ancestors have been here for years. From 1847 to 1867 they came here in tears. Let's give these great DUP women ten cheers!!!

On a trip to East Carbon, Utah, I saw this beehive looking historical marker. We stopped to take a close-up look. How fun to discover it was a Daughters of Utah Pioneers monument. There are hundreds through out the Inter-state Region, built years ago by enterprising women to honor their ancestors. These must have taken years to design, build and pay for.

As a girl when we went on road trips, my parents always wanted to stop and see the historical markers. We often grew tired of it, but know the work these recent ancestors did was remarkable. Now seldom does anyone even notice them. In fact, many have been defaced and damaged. Thanks to these great folks for keeping the memory of our forefathers alive.

Gentleman Biker

He's a gentleman biker off to work. Leaving the car for his wife, a nice perk! Whether he's a chemist, accountant or clerk, He'll take the bike, so she doesn't go berserk!!

My brother, Jim, rode his bike to work for years to accommodate his wife. Sometimes only one car is the option, but they make ways to get around that. One time while I was driving in a nearby city, I saw a guy on a bike. It was my awesome brother! A fellow here a work rides to the Trax or the Front Runner, then from the closest station to work. He keeps his bike in the office right next to the plant and name plate. Way to go men!! You **rock!!

Dad's Birthday 91

Dad would be 91 today. He left us years ago in such array! Couldn't wait another day We love him still, come what may.

Yep, every year in August I think of my dad, on or around his birthday. He was only sixty three. It had just been six months since he retired. Mom didn't have much time to enjoy him at home. He was always working on the farm or at Kennecott. She waited forty one years after they were married to be with him, and twenty three more alone.

They are together now and don't have to be apart any more. Love you Dad & Mom.