Memories – Heltsley Home Page

An elderly man lying in bed in a softly lit room with a window open, sunlight streaming in. Near the bed is an old television displaying a baseball game. In the background, three children sit at a table, smiling and engaged in conversation, with one child raising a hand enthusiastically. The scene conveys a warm, peaceful atmosphere blending generational presence and quiet activity.

On His Own Terms: Remembering Grandpa

By keith August 10, 2026GeneralNo Comments

A reflection on my first memory of losing a loved one—remembering my grandfather’s stubborn independence, quiet moments watching baseball, and the subtle, unforgettable moment he passed away.

The image is a conceptual illustration of life as a clock within a forest setting. The clock’s face shows moments representing past and present: a birthday cake labeled "yesterday," two hands holding with "today," a grandpa figure, a house, and children riding bikes labeled "ready to go" and "time?" Outside the clock, a group of children runs, leaving behind shoes, symbolizing fleeting time. A ribbon beneath reads, "relentless, steady time," "Can we cheat time?" and "The Stream of Life," with the phrase "MEMORIES TO ENJOY" in the center.

Memories to Enjoy

By keith July 5, 2026GeneralNo Comments

A clock is such a simple device. It does little more than toggle from one state to another. As it ticks from a zero to a one, a low to…

Christmas traditions – Decorating

By keith December 22, 2017Family HistoryNo Comments

For most of the year, all our holiday decorations resided in a big cardboard box or two under the basement stairs. One box had Halloween stuff, and costumes from years…