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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!
Curser
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Saturday, January 3, 2026
Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked January 26, 1996
She wrote:
Dear Shelby,
My hands are cold. I just got back from the Farmers' Market. It is cold out there. There are piles of snow up to 8 & 10 feet high all over. It will be here in July!
I received the pictures and they are all good. Your house looks like it is almost ready for occupants! It is lovely!
I got some peppers to make some stuffed peppers.
I must go out to the lab for the echocardiogram at 2:15 PM.
I'm still working on the picture. There are so many colors.
I read Barbara Taylor Bradford's "Love in Another Town" & "Dangerous to Know"". They are both very good. They are Jana's. Now I am reading "Morning, Noon & Night" by Sidney Sheldon. It is also very good. It was in the library upstairs.
I go to Dr. Jones next week. I am always glad to go to him because he always keeps close check on my eyes.
Do you have any idea when you will be able to move? How did the weather affect your getting in & out of your driveway?
My car doors were frozen Sunday from all that rain we had. It was almost impossible to open the doors. I was going from one side to the other, they just wouldn't open. Finally one gave up & opened.
Well hon, not much news here so write when you can. Love to you & Jack.
Love always,
Grandma
Friday, January 2, 2026
A Portrait of Johnny By Unknown Artist In Masan, Korea In 1951 ~~ Painted On Silk
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I don't know the artist but my best guess is that my Uncle Bobby may have been in Korea at that time and had Johnny's school photo with him which looks like the basis of the portrait. Either he painted it or had someone else do it. I wish it hadn't gotten smudged over the years.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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Monday, December 22, 2025
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Sunday, December 21, 2025
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Saturday, December 20, 2025
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Friday, December 19, 2025
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Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked December 28, 1992
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She wrote:
Dear Shelby,
Thanks for the nice letter. Glad you got your packages!
It is ice-coated here today. Nothing is moving. Even the stores have closed. It is solid ice.
I'm glad you remember all the things we used to do! Like baking cookies!
I hope the Mummer's Parade is on in your area. The morning part is just clowns, etc. The afternoon part is beautiful though.
I certainly hope you enjoyed your Christmas. Wish I could have been there. Glad I could have talked to you though.
Mrs. Wallace baked me a birthday cake.
I went to Donna's for the day. They picked me up & brought me home. They gave me a beautiful sweater, blouse & slacks. The slacks are too small but I can exchange them. Also a box from the cheese store with a little of everything in it.
Santa left a few things for you & Jack here. I guess your Mom & Dad will be here before too long.
Well hon, not much news here. Take care and write soon.
Love always,
Grandma
Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Monday, December 15, 2025
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Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Saturday, December 13, 2025
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Friday, December 12, 2025
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