Category Archives: Family

What More Could I Have Done?

Posted on 17/11/2012 by Bobo

Dear Ole Dad died on 12 Dec. 1992. He had had a stroke in mid-November, and wound up in the VA hospital in San Antonio.  Of course I was told of his stroke, but decided not to go down to … Continue reading →

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“If I Hadn’t Seen it with My Own Eyes….”

Posted on 01/11/2012 by Bobo

During one of my early discussions with Bev, I told her I never ‘really’ felt part of my family – that I always felt somewhat of an ‘outsider.’  I went on to tell her that in my mind, it was … Continue reading →

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The Swiss Family Holliker: Johannes – Life in Switzerland

Posted on 16/10/2012 by Bobo

I am defining the “intermediate years” as the years between 1818 and 1833, when Johannes came to America. I received an email from Max last week (Oct. 2012) that lends a great deal of insight into Johannes during this period.  … Continue reading →

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The Swiss Family Holliker: Johannes – Military Discharge

Posted on 10/10/2012 by Bobo

The next document I came across was Johannes’ military discharge.  Military service in Switzerland is compulsory, as I think it should be in our nation.  But this is a subject for another post sometime… The document further validates his birth … Continue reading →

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The Swiss Family Holliker: Introduction

Posted on 07/10/2012 by Bobo

I have always held an interest in my family of origin; the Swiss Family Holliker.  The original spelling of the name was ‘Holliger.’  Johannes Holliger came to America in 1833, and this is where this story will begin – with … Continue reading →

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My First Cup of Coffee…

Posted on 30/09/2012 by Bobo

I began drinking coffee when I was 16.  I can’t remember the exact date of my first cup of coffee, but I sure remember the time and place! We were stationed at Chambley AFB, France.  Base housing was a trailer … Continue reading →

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Walking With Grandfather…

Posted on 18/09/2012 by Bobo

I am currently using a meditation book these days, “Meditations with Native American Elders,” as a guide for my spiritual readings in the early mornings.  I am so at peace with the teachings of these Native American Elders – it’s … Continue reading →

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Update On ‘The House That Built Me…’

Posted on 22/07/2012 by Bobo

After I posted on “The House That Built Me,” a friend commented that my the house reminded her of one she was familiar with – a house that had been a “pre-fab” house from Sears, also built, maybe in the … Continue reading →

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Benches

Posted on 16/05/2012 by Bobo

Had the opportunity to head out  Colorado last week (10 – 14 May) for Chris and Dana’s college graduations.  I decided to drive out as I had made benches for the kids.  Getting the benches in my car (1995 BMW … Continue reading →

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