“This bureau has been in my family for generations,” Avis said. “It belonged to my Mother, and her Mother before her. She got it as a wedding present; it came from her new in-laws, who were one of the first families to settle in this region. “ She smiled and laid her hand on the heavy, tall wooden bureau. “Now it’s got to travel all the way to California. I need to know it will make it there in … [Read more...]