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garlic, plants and flowers have been good micro business and provided invaluable learning. Music has always been a big theme in my family. My great grandfather William Schram played the violin, Nan played the piano at local dances, Uncle Syd the mandolin, Ian Schram the piano accordion . . . So when I am having a play I like to think the family band is joining in. My daughter Miranda is musical and a few of my nephews have the music in them. William’s violin rests upon the mantle. Connection to a place also means connection to a community. It is pretty special to meet and speak with people who knew your grandparents and appreciate their legacy to the community. Miranda had the opportunity to grow up within the community of Deans Marsh and I am forever grateful to the village. There are still many descendants of the pioneering families here and it is great to have three and sometimes four generations at community events and gatherings. And then there is the family of the people you meet along the way. The tribe of Deans Marsh kids have a connection that continues as they go off into life. I reckon a few will be back.
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