My family is from Coeur d’Alene. My maternal grandfather served on the Coeur d’Alene police force in the 1930/40s. I was born at Lakeside Hospital. I spent many summers with my cousins on Stanley Hill and learned to swim in the very cold Lake Coeur d’Alene. My paternal grandfather at one time owned most of the land around Black Rock. I’ve enjoyed returning to my birthplace over the years. No more.