Monthly Archives: August 2026

On Reading but not remembering what you read

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I have read countless books throughout my life, yet I can no longer remember most of what I learned from them.  So what’s the point of reading so many books? One day, a student asked his teacher exactly the same … Continue reading →

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Beach Books 2026

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I spend some time gathering books to take with me to the beach.  I’m a pretty fast reader, and I like to have plenty to choose from.  Above is the pile I gathered this year.   Below are the ones I … Continue reading →

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Progress at the New House

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

On our way home from the beach we went straight to the new house to see what’s happened there while we’ve been gone.  The insulation is in and the sheetrock inside is almost finished.  The outside is prepped for stucco.  … Continue reading →

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Family Trip to Newport Beach 2026

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We have just returned from a trip to Newport Beach with all of our kids (Aug 1-12).  It’s the first time we have all been together at the same time in several years.  We had such a great time.  The … Continue reading →

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First Mennonite Bible School, ca. 1964

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This is the Reedley First Mennonite Church my family attended when I was a girl.  My Grandparents. Rudolf and Elsa Laemmlen, attended church after coming to America and moving to Reedley.  When their little 2-year-old daughter, Ruth died of pneumonia … Continue reading →

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