Author Archives: Ann Laemmlen Lewis

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The Elizabeth Degen Bushman Bible to be housed in the BYU Special Collections

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This afternoon I received a delightful phone call from Ellie Johnson in Las Vegas. She has been the family member in possession of the Elizabeth Degen Bushman Bible for many years. This last week she attended the BYU Education Week. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Robert Redford’s 90th Birthday at Sundance

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This evening we went to a special event at Sundance to celebrate Robert Redford’s 90th Birthday.  It was by invitation only to Sundance owners.  We got to go ride the lift up to the top (for a donation to the … Continue reading →

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Connect Your Dots

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

In 2005, Steve Jobs gave a commencement address at Stanford University.  He told the story of dropping out of college and taking a calligraphy class that later influenced the design of the Macintosh.  In this address he said: “You can’t … Continue reading →

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The 2026 Frankfurt Area Office Reunion, Orem Utah

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here are the photos from our 2026 Frankfurt Area Office Reunion, held in our backyard on Saturday 15 August.  Being with these friends was like stepping into heaven for an evening.  The friendship we share is remarkable and treasured. Everyone … Continue reading →

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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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More Interesting Old Things. More Sorting and Thinning

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here are a few more things I want to remember and document.  First, this silver belonged to my Mom.  I never remember her using it.  I have offered it to Leslie, my sister-in-law.  She can pass it on to her … Continue reading →

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