Hummingbirds were one of my father’s favorite types of bird. He often put up hummingbird feeds to attract them. I found this document from his computer, which I think is worth mentioning as it reflects his interests. The document was something he must have found online and endeavored to recreate to attract hummingbirds to his property. I’ve often had conflict… Read more →
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Autobiography
Ellis had been working on an autobiography for many years. I tried to compile his digital files here… I am missing some content (chapter 32), as I get more of the content I’ll keep adding it to this post: CHAPTER 1 A CHILD OF THE OREGON HILLS April, 1926, Wendling It was a warm Spring day in Oregon and… Read more →
Ellis had a document on his computer where he wrote a small paragraph about his accordian:
While in College, I decided that it would be good for me to learn to play a musical
instrument. The instrument of choice became an accordian, since I was still an itinerant
student, it would be difficult for me to move around with a piano. I selected this Cruccinelli,
began lessons and had a great time. My lessons and practice only ended after I moved
into an upstairs apartment,since the other tenents really didn’t appreciate good music. I
continued practicing at any opportunity I found myself in a secluded area. During this time,
I quickly learned to transpose music to different keys and when in church services was
able to play in a limited way. I did play it when we sang at water baptismal services
outdoors.