A whimsical look at a lifetime of personal ephemera collected with no particular aim in mind except it was either too interesting, too funny, too sentimental or too pretty to part with! Welcome and enjoy!
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Saturday, November 30, 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Friday, November 22, 2019
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Monday, November 18, 2019
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked November 15, 1994
She wrote:
Dear Shelby,
Received your pretty card & pictures. Are they wild flowers on your "estate"? Are you getting things done now that the weather is changing?
Your mom called last night & said they were coming up tomorrow. I looks like it will be raining by then. We have had such nice weather.
Ruth is going out to visit her son Dallas, in Arizona after Christmas.
In a few weeks, Christmas will be here.
Did I tell you Nicole had to have another knee operation? I don't know what the trouble is this time.
You find the nicest stamps.
I bought "The Tiger's Heart" by Lewis Orde. I am reading "Always & Forever" by Cynthia Freeman. It is so good. I read "The Client" & "The Firm" by John Grisham. They were both excellent. I started watching "J.F.K." on tv.
Well, I must get going as I must get to the store. Take care of yourself & tell Jack to do the same. Love to you both.
Love Always,
Grandma
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Friday, November 15, 2019
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Poinsettia ~~ September 2019
I've had this poinsettia for 3 years which is a record for me! Usually they don't last long after Christmas but this one has held on and thrived. I've brought it back inside about 2 weeks and it's beginning to get some red leaves.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Monday, November 11, 2019
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Friday, November 8, 2019
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked November 9, 1992
She wrote:
Dear Shelby,
I'm with you, I'm glad all of the hoopla about the election is over!
I had to go for blood work this morning. It was 24F degrees.
My eyes seem to be okay. I took a periphery test (side vision). My trip to Dr. Shore was last Friday. He seems to think I am okay. My blood pressure & weight are the same.
I'll probably go to Donna's for Thanksgiving. I really don't see her too much, usually at church.
Ruth's daughter that lives in Tacoma is here with her husband. Her son Ray (her youngest) is here for a week too. He lives in Oklahoma. Ray is stay staying at Becky's.
I must get to the bank today & also the library.
I guess your Mom will be up this weekend. I hope the weather stays nice.
I took up another pair of pants last week. All of my slacks are too big. I ripped up an old pair that used to fit & use that for a pattern.
Well hon, as there really isn't any news here, I better get going & get my things done.
Write when you can. Take care.
Love always,
Grandma
Love to Jack!
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Souvenir Hand Mirror ~~ New York City ~~ 1960s
Mom brought this souvenir plastic hand mirror back from one of her and Grandma's trips to New York City in the 1960s. I kept it on my dresser for years. Eventually the handle broke off and the lettering has faded some but otherwise it's still fine! It lives in a dresser drawer these days.
Monday, November 4, 2019
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