July 12, 2024

I remember evenings when my young children would transform our family room fireplace hearth into a stage, creating songs and dances, complete with musical instruments and costumes. Their comedic roles and self-made “stage names” never failed to send us into fits of laughter. Even the adults, especially my dad, would join in, dazzling us with magic tricks or showing off his double-jointed feats of strength.

Now, the next generation — my grandchildren, great-nieces and great-nephews — keep this beloved tradition alive.