I’ve recently been introduced to the “Share Your World” concept. You can click on the link or click on the image below to learn more about the idea. As the image shows, I’ve become a member of “Share Your World” and am looking forward to telling you stories about my little corner of this big, beautiful earth.
Whenever we tell stories about our world, we’re also telling stories about ourselves, stories about who we are, what forces have shaped us and influenced our lives, our personal beliefs, and our hopes and dreams. Our personal stories reflect both the inner and outer world.
By way of a brief beginning, let me share a few little facts, a bit of geographical data, and a smidgeon of history about “my world”.
I live in a fairly small town — Harrisonville, Missouri. You can visit the “official website” of our community if you’d like to learn more. To save you the time and trouble, I can fill you in on the basic facts. According to the 2010 US Census, our population is 10,019, not counting a lot of geese.
From the official website:
Harrisonville, Missouri was first established as early as the 1830’s as pioneers from Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia moved west, drawn by the rich farmland and numerous streams and rivers. Harrisonville would be the county seat of Van Buren County, later renamed in 1849 to Cass County. In 1835 the Missouri General Assembly enacted legislation to appoint three state commissioners to establish a seat of justice within five miles of the center of this county and a year later, 160 acres of land were selected for the site of the county seat. The town of Harrisonville was established in 1837 and was named in honor of Albert J. Harrison, one of the first two U.S. Congressional representatives elected from the state of Missouri.
During the 1860’s, the town was one of many embroiled in the War Between the States. Missouri was known as a “border state” — that is, one that was home to many who sympathized with the Union cause, and many who supported the Confederacy. In tracing my own genealogy back to the 19th century, I’ve come across many interesting tales of the time. Perhaps as part of this project I’ll have opportunity to share a few of those stories.
On a more personal level, let me introduce myself. My name is Judith. I’m an old woman, and I say that with a smile. Age is relative, of course. My grown children refer to me as ancient, and from their perspective, I certainly am. Yet my Wii Fit encouragingly assures me that no matter how old I actually am, my body still thinks it’s in its twenties. I don’t feel old, although I probably act that way on occasion. I like to think, however, that I’m definitely wiser now than in my youth. The many years I’ve spent upon the earth have taught me a few things, I hope.
I’m very happily married to the love of my life, and I spend my days engaged in a variety of creative pursuits. I am an artist, a musician, and an author. I love cooking, I work out several days each week, and I’m eagerly anticipating the opening day for our MLB team, the Kansas City Royals.
Beginning next Monday, I’ll be participating in the “Share Your World” fun by posting — and answering — three questions. See you then!
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