Paula Johnson

by Paula Johnson A person’s name is a special connection to that person. For some it can denote a genealogical map. For other’s it may be a connection to someone important to the parents who wish to honor someone special in their lives. … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: What’s In a Name

by Paula Johnson    As in an old Perry Mason episode, “we see, but we don’t see” led to the solving of a murder mystery. The murderer ditched his elevator heeled shoes and bought a kid’s Halloween costume to blend in and … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Sounds You Don’t Hear

by Paula Johnson Recently, I met a new friend. Likely she is someone many of you know, Kathy Dowling Lanham. She is a classmate of Sarah, Carmi and Cathy, Curt’s sister. Kathy and her husband are in the process of selling their home … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Memories

by Paula Johnson As we emerge from winter into spring, we not only need to spring clean our yards and homes, but also our minds. These trivia pieces might help clear the cobwebs of the mind. John again gets a heads up on one of these for … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: March Trivia

by Paula Johnson    Maybe without realizing it, you are someone who uses colorful (non vulgar) language to make a point, illustrate a thought or express your concerns.     Sometimes the slang we choose can even … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Slang

by Aunt Paula Johnson    Last November my niece Jill called to tell me about her son’s birthday party that she and Roman were beginning to plan. Roman, my great nephew, was to turn six on Groundhog Day 2024.  Six is a very … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Charlotte & Roman Birthday Weekend 2024

by Paula Johnson   Most of us know how precious our bodies are. We have annual or semiannual dentist and doctor appointments. We strive to eat healthy foods – most of the time. Yet, how much do we truly know about our bodies? Taking … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Humans as Treasures

Whitey’s Ice Cream was established in 1933 in Moline, IL by Chester “Whitey” Lindgren, who received his nickname due to his white-blonde hair. by Paula Johnson   This piece is dedicated to Henry Essex, who is likely glad to not … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Landmarks

by Paula Johnson   As we wait (impatiently) for winter and spring to finally stop their weather war, here are some bits and pieces of trivia to wile away the time – and maybe even bring a little humor and cheer into your … [Read more...] about Bit & Pieces: February Trivia

by Paula Johnson   Personally, I love hats. Anyone who has gone shopping with me knows that I am a sucker for the hat department. I could spend time on end trying on hats and playing with them in different ways to wear them. So, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: 1920 Flyer Patterns

by Paula Johnson    Not sure how many of you noticed the precious ad on page 7 of last week’s The Marcellus News, but it absolutely caught my attention. Likely it was advertising something available locally since it was in the … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Wolters & Hinrichs’ 1920 Flyer