This is a collection of over forty stories drawn from the family history of Glenn Martin. Our family history can be illuminating, even inspiring. At its worst it is still cautionary, and suggests to us how we might steer our own lives better, and that of our own families and communities. The stories span five generations, going back to the early 1800s. There are no famous or wealthy people here, but all of these people did remarkable things in their lives. What shines through is something like the universal spirit of humanity.