It has been a relatively long time since I went into my Blog to record my feelings. I spent a great deal of time improving my dated version of “My Journey Through a Life of Opportunity” which I had initiated several years ago.

I hope that those of you who may have ventured into the numerous chapters, enjoyed the memoirs as was the eventual result of the manner in which the project unfolded.

Since I upgraded Word Press, I am not receiving comments and but I do note that there are visitors to my blog. I would really enjoy reading your impressions, whether they may be positive or negative.

I also spent a great deal of time (2 years) developing my version of a Family Tree that collected family from each of Marilyn and my parents. I was able to record the direct ancestry of our grand parents and with the assistance of Jonathan Kalmakoff, Genealogist, who provided the required information from archives in Russia in some cases.

I also collected family photographs and was able to create a Pictorial Collage for our four children, ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Neither one of these projects was a “walk in the park” but the results were commendable. We know have them framed and hang in our entrance hallway, occupying about five feet by two feet in size. The frames were created by our nephew Geoff Verigin who performed an excellent display of craftsmanship.

I have at least two writing projects in mind with two people subjects. I expect to get this underway almost immediately. Yes, the results will be posted in this blog.

Have a great recovery from all the celebrations this past 2021 holiday season. Please take your required vaccinations and stay helathy.

Elmer Verigin

Posted Monday, January 03, 2022 at 1615 hours