The Pierceall Family
This picture is of the Pierceall Family of Fancy Farm. Their descendants came to town back in 2013 to do a little research and see where they came from.
Family
She Spoke With Her Life
Several years ago I went to the funeral of one of the matriarchs of Fancy Farm. Someone made this comment about her speaking to us with her life and I thought that was one of the best compliments anyone could be given. I went to the funeral of another matriarch in our community today. She … [Read more…]
Who’s In Charge Here?
I can remember when I was young I was described as being carefree. I would love to get back to that lifestyle. Nothing bothered me then. I think things didn’t bother me because I didn’t know they were going on. I was oblivious to things going on around me. Sometimes that was and is good. … [Read more…]
Everybody Dies Famous in a Small Town
Several years ago there was a country song by Miranda Lambert named “Everybody Dies Famous in a Small Town” and it is so true. I live in a county of 30,000 people but the town I call home has a population of about 500 people. Well, I live on the outskirts of that town so I … [Read more…]
The Little Engine That Could
Sometimes I feel like the Little Engine That Could. I work really hard. Really. And I stay with it. Don’t think I’m going to try something that I’m passionate about and then given up when the going gets hard. I’m not. I’m not like that. Years ago, I worked for a company and did customer … [Read more…]