Saturday, February 28, 2026

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked February 10, 1993

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Such a pretty card.  Thanks for the nice letter.

I'm still eating Christmas cookies due to the fact I didn't give your Mom one container that had some good ones in it.

As far as I know the laser treatment went well.  He (Dr. Jones) said my glasses didn't need changing.

The May Fair (in May!) is around the lake, which is just down the street from us.  The Rose Garden is up the street farther.  Ott St divides them.

I went to Dr. Shore on Friday.  He says I seem to be fine.  He did a physical.  He wants to change some of my medicines.  Newer things are coming out that are just as good & not quite as expensive.  I hope so.  My medicine costs a fortune.

It is a gloomy day out today.  It hasn't snowed here except an inch or two all winter.

Today is Harold's birthday.  He is 74.  Ruth's cousin had them over for dinner last Sunday & she sent me a big piece of cake and a piece of pumpkin pie.

Well hon, I better close now.  Let me hear from you.  Take care & give my love to Jack.

Love always,

Grandma

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Sunday, February 22, 2026

My 1920s Cast Iron Bathtub Before & After Reglazing ~~ October 1995 / February 1996

 Before Reglazing (October 1995):



After Reglazing (February 1996):



From The Hotel Jefferson, Richmond, Va (Now called Jefferson Hotel)

Possum ~~ February 2026

 



I had been leaving food out on the porch in an empty flower planter for an older male possum.  He was a nighly visitor for about 2 years.  Last week we found him dead right beside the porch.  A younger and smaller possum has very quickly taken his place.  We put a trail cam on the porch for one night to catch his activities.  He seems to be enjoying his food!

Friday, February 13, 2026

Tuesday, February 10, 2026