The Story of Andy Kjearsgaard
Introduction
Since this account of my childhood is being related 60 years after the fact, many events have faded from memory. Here's what I remember about growing up on a Danish-Canadian farm:
• Getting Settled in Canada
I was pretty young when we came to
o No More Sago Soup
o Take a Chance on Us
• Farm Kids
I don't remember everything about my boyhood on the farm. But I have one overriding memory: ours was a happy home.
o Life with Father
o To School and Back
o Danish Summer School
o Christmas on the Farm
• Playing Around
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Despite having school and daily farm chores, we spent plenty of time playing games and horsing around.
o You're the Dirty Rascal
o Daredevils' Playground
o Asking for Trouble
• Becoming a Man
Kids grew up fast in Depression times. We Kjearsgaard boys could hardly wait because being grown up meant being just like Dad.
o Pocket Money
o Learning to Work
o Putting Food on the Table
o Taking Care of Business
o The Day I Grew Up
o My Hockey Career
Teaser:
• Will Mother rescue Andy before Bedstemor returns?
