Donna’s 90th Birthday Party
On August 9th 2025 Donna’s six children, Arlon’s two children and Lucas, plus many friends celebrated her 90th birthday in San Francisco. What a life! What a party!
She thanks all her friends and neighbors for attending; Shirley, Maria, Carol, Ann, Peter, Felicia, Joel, Dahlia, Barbara, Laurie, Charles, and Debbie.
Be Fruitful and Multiply
In this witty essay, Donna explores the amusing misconceptions and social challenges faced by mothers of large families, from being treated as conversation pieces at parties to having repairmen use their homes as tourist attractions.
The Farm
Everyone in the extended Hruska family tries to make it to the farm on the third weekend in October every year, but it has occurred to me lately that maybe some of the younger generations may not know why the farm exists and why it is so important to show up. Maybe a little background …
Farm Clovis Points
Clovis points found near the farm! This looks a lot like the one that was found on Susan’s property! Clovis points are distinctive spearheads crafted by ancient Native American cultures, particularly prevalent during the Paleo-Indian period around 13,500 to 12,800 years ago. Named after the town of Clovis, New Mexico, where they were first discovered …
Crazy Farm Tree
Oliver and Theo visited Aunt Susan at her estate in March 2024, and had a blast playing on the crazy tree in her back yard!
Sex, Lies, and a Great Deal of Agitation in the Family Tree
Young people always believe that they have invented love, romance and sex.
Anyone Can Learn to Fly (Part One)
Donna always wanted to learn to fly. Here’s the first of her two part story. She talks about the Civil Air Patrol and their first airplane.
Anyone Can Learn to Fly (Part Two)
In this second part of the story, Donna talks about the Oshkosh Air Show, heading to Mexico, and a few hairy experiences flying.