Monthly Archives: April 2021

Yesterday was a “good” Friday !!

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This was your blogger’s first “normal” day after a year of abnormal days!! A “friend of the RV Park” invited us to “the lake” for food and fellowship. I was greeted with hugs; none of us were wearing a mask. This was “the good old days.”

More than five months ago, the Jeep Fire Pit was delivered. Sadly, it has been gathering dust and rust under an open-air storage area. When I ordered… I hadn’t considered it was “a liability risk” and absolutely could not be used at Concord Estate RV Park. Our “friend of the Park” spends almost every weekend at Lake Whitney and the fire pit will be used and admired. “Admired?”  Yes, other campers have indicated they will make (or buy) something similar. “Friend” will blast off the rust and “powder coat” against future rust. All my “smores” ingredients were donated to that family. We didn’t linger for that treat because it was getting dark and we were a considerable distance from Waco.

My “good” Friday morning started with pancakes, and fellowship, in the RV Park clubhouse. Social distancing; no masks. Then, about four o’clock Mr. Red picked me up and drove to the campground. We made two stops along the way to visit former residents who moved from the Estate Park last year. One… has a lovely new home and beautiful yard and a freshly-planted vegetable garden.

Good news Saturday

Yesterday was such a “good” Friday, I was inspired to “do” and file my Income Taxes for 2020, today. I’ve been filing with TurboTax for many years and almost as easy as riding a three-wheel bicycle!! Speaking of a three-wheel bike, it is time for me to ride and get some exercise. Too much sitting!!

No joke

I received an interesting request for information. Here is a link to the individual named William Frantz. Here is a copy of the message and my reply. No foolin’; it makes me feel ten feet tall when a University reaches out to me for information.

Hi, Lorraine – Let me introduce myself. I am Connie Schaffer and, I think your recipe looks amazing. However, I am contacting you via this recent blog post to inquiry about your ancestry – as I know you have an interest in that area. I recently co-authored a book “William Frantz Public School – A Story of Race, Resistance, Resiliency & Recovery in New Orleans”, and of course it mentions members of your family. I would love to interview to learn more about your family – as it was difficult to find information. (I found much of the same information you referenced and listed in your blog) Please let me know if you’re interested. I really look forward to meeting you and chatting with you. Best regards – from one history enthusiast to another.

Sincere thanks for your message, Connie. I will gladly send you an invitation to my Frantz family Ancestry database. You will be able to access the Frantz information for William Frantz. He is not a part of my lineage. I research every individual I find with Frantz, Franz, France surname. Of course, I was curious about the William Frantz School. I believe the blog message spelled out the details.
Best wishes from Lorraine Frantz Edwards and a second “sincere thanks” for your comment on my blog message.

 

“Ten feet tall”? No April Fool’s joke: I try to “turn my back” on Ancestry and work on “demands my attention” projects. However, it is 10:20 AM and I have already answered two (2) messages regarding Ancestry.

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Here is the almost immediate reply to my reply from the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Thank you so much —

Stay well. Stay safe. Stay determined.

Dr. Connie Schaffer
Associate Professor, Teacher Education Department
Bak Community Engagement Fellow
Director, UNO Ombuds Services
Recent publications
William Frantz Public School: A Story of Race, Resistance, Resiliency, and Recovery in New Orleans (2020)
Authors: Connie Schaffer, Meg White, and Martha Viator
Publisher: Peter Lang
The Legacy of William Frantz Public School: Commemoration vs. Celebration (2020)
Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 85(5), 48-55.
Connie L. Schaffer, Martha Graham Viator, and Meg White