Ephemeral Whimsy: August 2017

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Friday, August 25, 2017

Porch Flowers ~~ June 2017

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked June 7, 1996

She writes:

Dear Shelby,

Received your letter & glad to hear from you.

I am sending this check to you & Jack as a house warming gift. Use it as you see fit!

This afghan picture was on the front of Herrschners' craft book. I think it is beautiful! They have the kit in 56" x 56" but also a smaller one done in 2 ply. Yours was made with 3 ply. The small one would be nice just for over the end of the couch or chair.

Nicole called me the other day & asked me to come to baccalaureate service. She finished school & is Donna proud. I couldn't make much sense out of what she was trying to tell me so I told her to tell her Mom to call me but I haven't heard anything yet.

The duck was way up in the vetch & I can't see her - last year they were just outside my window. She had 9 ducklings. I almost went nuts watching them those last few days or so.

Yes, I drive okay (your Mom thinks I should be off the road but she makes me so nervous when she is in the car.). I am fine when I sit. My knees are weak & ankles also - so I get tired when I walk & have to stop & rest.

I bet you love that tub. I remember taking a Reader's Digest in ours (when we had that type) & would sit & read & soak.

I can't remember when I made pasta salad last so I'm not much help. Green Giant has a bag of veggies and it is a meal you make in a skillet. I forget what it is called & Ruth says it is very good. I'll find out. Well hon, enjoy the beautiful weather & also the blackberries. I brought some beautiful strawberries yesterday for 88 cents a lb & peaches for 79 cents. I got a bag full.

Write soon & take care. I hope Jack gets his birthday card. Give him a big hug from me!!

Love always,

Grandma

Gavle, Sweden Postcard ~~ 1982

Monday, August 14, 2017

Just A Note To Ask About You ... It Sure Is Lonesome Here Without You! ~~ Early 1980s

Mom sent this card to me at college with a letter inside. She wrote:

Hi Honey,

Have you gotten settled in yet? We made it home alright. I went to get my picture yesterday. I wish you could see it. It is beautiful. The framing made such a difference.

I went to the Jean Shack at lunch time. Well, their second effort was worse if possible than their first. I just got my money back after a hassle, I might add. You can get them on break and Mrs. Edwards will fix them.

Did you go to the business office to sign your Vela check? How did you make out with your classes?

Bob & Jackie got a lab puppy about 6 weeks old. He is cute (as all puppies area cute), all black. They call him Jet. He will be different, they said, than the other dog!

I enjoyed the day Sunday but was very tired when we got back.

Well Honey, write and be good. Please take what classes you are going to need and study hard. You will do okay.

Love,

Mama

Holiday Inn of Bristol, Virginia Postcard ~~ Postmarked October 23, 1979 in Johnson City, TN

This postcard was sent to me by my parents while on one of their annual Fall visits to the mountains. Mom wrote on the back:

Hi Honey,

We had a nice ride today & it is really pretty here.

Love from both of us. Be good.

Love,

Mom & Dad