Growing up, I didn't know anybody who didn't have a miner in the family. Both of my grandfathers were miners.
The story of my family. . .changes with the teller.
I was raised in a Catholic family, spent twelve years in parochial schools, and had extremely fond memories of my interactions with Catholic clergy.
I've always felt that writing can be learned but not really taught. The best thing somebody can do for you is to put the right book in your hands at the right time. I grew up in a family where the right book was always being put in my hands.