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Ouzts Reconciling a Lineage Part Three: Fractured Ideals

Ouzts Reconciling a Lineage Part Three: Fractured Ideals

I went to a private school from kindergarten to second grade. The three things we did daily were read the Bible, recite the pledge of allegiance, and sing America or 'My Country 'Tis of Thee.' As a kid, the words only held as much weight once I
AJ Ouzts 12 Jun 2024
Ouzts Reconciling a Lineage Part One: An Overview

Ouzts Reconciling a Lineage Part One: An Overview

April 21st, 2018, James Edward Ouzts, affectionately called Uncle Jimmy, passed on. Then, on January 4th, 2020, my grandfather, Lonnie Wilbert Ouzts, passed away. I had quite a few nicknames for him, such as pop or pop-a-song, and my favorite pop-arazzi. My grandmother or granny, my original (and most of
AJ Ouzts 04 Jun 2024
Ouzts Reconciling a Lineage Part Two: Cultural Affinity - Why Care

Ouzts Reconciling a Lineage Part Two: Cultural Affinity - Why Care

2020 was a unique year for most of the world. It reminded me of the past, both voluntary and forcibly. Voluntary through the fact that the world slowed down and reminiscing and reflection have their environment to thrive. But forcibly through the events that transpired through the year. The passing
AJ Ouzts 04 Jun 2024

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