Category Archives: Ann Lewis

Remembering Art Laemmlen on his Birthday in 2026

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Things I think about when I remember Dad. He worked HARD, every single day.  He didn’t leave his farm work to relax or enjoy time with family.  The farm always came first and he really worked hard from sun up … Continue reading →

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Remembering Annie Dillard, b. 30 April 1945, d. 15 September 2026

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We have lost another Writing Champion this month. From Wikipedia: Annie Dillard (née Doak; April 30, 1945 – September 15, 2026) was an American author, best known for her narrative prose in both fiction and nonfiction. An “American naturalist”, she … Continue reading →

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Stonewood Writing Group, weeks 35-44

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Below is the next installment of writing lessons from the Stonewood Writing Group.  You can read previous lessons here: The Stonewood Writing Group 2025 weeks 1-14 The Stonewood Writing Group, weeks 15-24 The Stonewood Writing Group, weeks 25-34 If you’d … Continue reading →

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Pedro, Loved Again

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

When I was a little girl, Pedro was my beloved companion.  I carried him with me and I loved him dearly.  He has red velvet on his hooves and ears, button eyes and string hair for a mane.  For many … Continue reading →

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The Judy Anderson Family Reunion

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This afternoon and evening we helped Heidi’s Grandma, Judy Anderson, host a reunion party in our backyard and pool.  Judy is the matriarch of the family, Heidi’s mother’s mother.  I love family gatherings, and this was a fun one to … 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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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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