10 QUOTES WITH «GRANDFATHER»
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grandfather.
The truth is that my grandfather was quite wealthy, a shipbuilder.
I used to just daydream all the time about being in movies, from the age of, like, four onwards. I would sit down and watch movies with my father and my grandfather, and always pretended that I was in the stories.
My grandfather had been on the New York City force with his 11 brothers around the turn of the century. He was killed in the line of duty. My father, who was 16, was the oldest son, so he had to quit school and go to work to support his mother.
I don't have a traditional design background, but it's inherent to me. My father was in the fabric industry, and even my grandfather and my great-grandfather were lace manufacturers.
My grandfather learned to swim in the Navy by getting thrown off a boat into the ocean. He had to learn fast. And I think I learn pretty well under pressure.
My family was very encouraging, and both of my grandparents were both beautiful singers. My grandmother was a coloratura soprano, and my grandfather was an Irish tenor in a barbershop quartet.
Playing with my grandfather, grandmother and my parents, I came to music pretty naturally.
That was kind of scary. You got the sense as a little kid that you might be at risk now, and then you're like, 'Why are we at risk? It's because my grandfather is in charge of all of this.' You can't really realize the magnitude of a job like that when you are eight.
My grandfather built my first hoop. It was a peach basket up against a tree, and we played in the dirt. I couldn't have been more than 6 when he put it up, and I just started playing.
Just because someone's dead doesn't mean it's over. My grandfather died more than 25 years ago, but I still think of him a lot and smell his smell.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRANDFATHER»
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grandfather in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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At once deeply personal yet expressing universally held emotions, this tale of one man’s love for two countries and his constant desire to be in both places captured readers’ attention and hearts.
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The Sixth
Grandfather: Black Elk's Teachings Given to John ...
In a series of interviews an American Plains Indian describes his life and discusses the traditional religious beliefs of the Indians
John Gneisenau Neihardt, Raymond J. DeMallie, 1985
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From Your
Grandfather: A Gift of Memory for My Grandchild
And of course, this essential volume has plenty of room to paste in precious photos and mementos.
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Grandfather Tang's Story
Grandfather tells a story about shape-changing fox fairies who try to best each other until a hunter brings danger to both of them.
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Grandfather Tales: American-English Folk Tales
A retelling of twenty-five authentic folk tales from North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky.
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My
Grandfather's Son: A Memoir
Provocative, inspiring, and unflinchingly honest, My Grandfather's Son is the story of one of America's most remarkable and controversial leaders, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told in his own words.
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Grandfather By Another Name: Heartwarming Stories About What ...
Behind every grandfather's nickname, there is a story. This book explores the touching, humorous, and inspirational stories behind what we call our grandfathers.
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Grandfather Remembers: Memories for My Grandchild
Every page of this large-format book is filled with questions meant to jog a grandfather's memory and spaces in which his recollections can be recorded and favorite photos can be placed. 64 color illustrations.
Hawthorne published this early American history for youth in 1840, covering the period from Plymouth and the Pilgrims to the Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence.
Nathaniel Hawthorne, 2010
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Walking with
Grandfather: The Wisdom of Lakota Elders
On the walks I took with my grandfather, my first impressions and more obvious
memories are first and foremost of the physical environment, the variety of
grasses, trees, birds, animals, and so on. Yet the less tangible memories often
leave the ...
Joseph M. Marshall Iii, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRANDFATHER»
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grandfather is used in the context of the following news items.
Photo Gallery: Grandfather Mountain Highland Games | 07.11.15
Photo Gallery: Grandfather Mountain Highland Games | 07.11.15. See photos from the gatherling of the Scotish clans at the annual Grandfather ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»
Revealed: Rick Santorum's Grandfather Knew Hitler
On the campaign trail, Santorum got a question about how his grandfather, Pietro Santorum, a coal miner, was able to legally immigrate to ... «Daily Caller, Jul 15»
Carolyn Hax: My 5-year-old's step-grandfather is nasty to him
My son will struggle enough dealing with a biological father that was never there for him so he doesn't need a miserable step-grandfather. «seattlepi.com, Jul 15»
March Held for Grandfather Shot and Killed by Deputies
Neighbors of a grandfather who was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies held a peace march Sunday to remember the man who family ... «NBC Southern California, Jul 15»
Prince William's Grandfather Got Seriously Annoyed and Cussed …
The 94-year-old great-grandfather to little Charlotte and George looked like he was tired of sittin' pretty for the photographer, and just wanted to ... «Redbookmag.com, Jul 15»
10-year-old and grandfather come to aid of fallen climber
ROSEBURG — Near the top of the Callahan mountain range west of Roseburg, while standing next to a mountain climber who had ... «The Register-Guard, Jul 15»
SDCC: Channing Tatum's Grandfather Ruins Selfie Featuring …
Channing Tatum's grandfather ruins epic superhero selfie. Chris Hardwick ruined it too but he can't help himself. «The Outhouse, Jul 15»
SCBU donation from grateful grandfather
A grateful family has raised more than £2,500 for four charities after a Methodist outreach worker did a sponsored 11-day sermon tour. «Hemel Gazette, Jul 15»
Ohio Grandfather of 13 Nearly Shot by Courthouse Security
Mike Skidmore is a grandfather, a retired corrections officer with 30 years service at the nearby Richland Correctional Institution and before that ... «PINAC News, Jul 15»
Missouri girl, 10, helps grandfather by recognizing signs of stroke
Missouri girl, 10, helps grandfather by recognizing signs of stroke ... called a hero after she recognized her grandfather was having a stroke. «fox4kc.com, Jul 15»
