Jam Pennies

 

Our Completed "Ye Olde Spooky Shoppe" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ October 2026

 

Mom ~~ Wall, South Dakota ~~ September 1978

 

Mom & Dad's Autumn Flowers ~~ October 2026

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked November 4, 1993

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Received your letter yesterday & I got a good laugh from the cartoon -- the same one I sent you!

The paint is off-white or a buff.  We had no choice.  Ruth & I put up some pictures Tuesday night.  She has some bad ribs.  She fell & hurt herself under her right breast.  She can't stretch or anything yet.

I fell off the sofa trying to put up pictures.  I've really got a bad spot on my hip & ribs.  My back hit the arm of the sofa and then I landed on the floor.  I went to the doctor today & he didn't seem to think I broke anything but it aches from my hip up to my ribs.

I hope Nicole will be okay. She really has had her share of trouble.  They are having Thanksgiving on the 20th.  They will be in the hospital on Thanksgiving Day.  Donna will stay at the Ronald McDonald House.

I used the certificate you and Jack gave me for Hess's last year to buy my new boots.  I like them!

I see "Lonesome Dove" will be on in a week or so.  It's the sequel.  I want to watch it.

I am reading "Inheritance" by Judith Michael.  It is very good.

Well hon, I better put this downstairs in the box as it is time for the mail-lady. 

Give my love to Jack & take care and write when you can.

Love always,

Grandma

Bird's Nest Nestled In Mom & Dad's Spring/Summer Flowers ~~ October 2026

 

Postcard To Grandma From Her Car Salesman ~~ February 1991

 

He wrote:

Hello Virginia,

How are you?  I thought you were going to stop by last week & let me look at that molding.  Hope everything is well with you.  Keep smiling.

Tom

Dad ~~ Late 1940s

 

Our Completed "Witches Compantion" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ October 2026

 

Goldfish Stamp (Pets Series) ~~ Issued 2016

 

Stinkhorn Mushrooms ~~ October 2026

 

Happy Halloween 2026!

Happy Halloween 2026!

 

Happy Halloween ~~ 2016

 

Mom ~~ 1949

I don't know who that is in the background!

Chili Dog Casserole

 

Scout's Rest ~~ Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Museum ~~ North Platte, Nebraska ~~ October 1978

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked October 21, 1980

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for the nice letter.

Your trip to South Boston must have been something.  My remembrance of South Boston is a terrible sandwich I got there at the bus terminal.  It was during the war & I was going to Newport News (from Danville) before your Grandpa sailed to the Mediterranian Sea.  It just happened he was torpedoed on that trip coming back.

I'm sure you are enjoying your old movies.  There are a couple I want to see here, "The Great Santini" and "Hopscotch".

Do you have the book "Centennial"?  I know you read it.  I was wondering if I would like it.

Ruth and I were out to Reading yesterday.  I got Esther's robe.  Now I must wrap and mail it.  

Did you write to Tess yet?  She didn't say anything.  I hope you will.  I told her you would write her a thank you note for the toaster oven.  

It is cold out and windy.  My yard is covered in leaves.

Well hon, write soon & let me know how you are doing.

Love always,

Grandma

Our Completed "Hide And Seek" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ October 2026

 

Mom's Hechts Receipt For A Pair of Booties ~~ October 31, 1996

 

Pearl & Tillie ~~ October 2026

 

Mom ~~ Augusta, KY ~~ October 1978

Stained Glass Window At Merk's Place ~~ Farmville, Va ~~ October 2026

 

Happy Halloween ~~ October 2016

 

Lockett House ~~ Rice, Va ~~ October 2026

 

Amateur Radio Stamp ~~ Issued 1964

 

The Colonel ~~ October 2000

 

Apple - Cinnamon Cake

 

Star Of Bethlehem Lily ~~ September 2026

 

Mom ~~ 1930s

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked October 12, 1993

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for the letter & news!

Ruth says Harold is about the same.  I took him to the foot doctor on Wednesday & to the barber for a haircut.  Ruth says she was about to put rollers in it!

I'm glad you enjoyed your Washington trip.  When I lived there it was a nice place.

I went to the dentist this week for my 6 month check-up.

I think they are going to paint my apartment before too long.  What a mess that will be.  They put a lot of your "stuff" in the hallway for 2 days.  All the small stuff has to be put in boxes.  No one bothers anything though.

I'm starting to read a Janet Dailey book called "Rivals".  I like her books.  That book of yours that I read -- "The Great Alone" -- was very good.  

Did I tell you I dislocated my little toe?  It was all black & blue.  I can get sneakers on but it hurts.  It is still swollen on my instep and the toe.  

Well hon, not much news so write when you can & give my love to Jack!  Take care.

Love always,

Grandma

P.S.  Donna gave me a permanent.  Nicole is going to a hospital in Delaware.  She told me what her problem is but I can't even say it much less write it.

Book Club Postcard Offer for "Around The World In 1000 Pictures" ~~ 1954

 

Dad & Johnny ~~ 1940s

 

Our Completed "Fall Is In The Air" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ September 2026

 

So True!

Zasu Pitts Stamp (Silent Screen Stars Series) ~~ Issued 1994

 

Double Exposure Photo Taken By Classmate In Classroom ~~ Spring 1978

 

Some of us were taking a photography class and learning how to do double exposures.  The photograph wasn't taken in photography class though.  I'm towards the center in front of the blackboard.

Fresh Corn Salad

 

Mom & Me ~~ Baltimore Memorial Stadium ~~ Baltimore, MD ~~ July 1971

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked September 7, 1994

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Received your nice letter.

The weather is just beautiful up here.  The nights are really cool.

I don't know when I will get down there.  I hope I can come.

You really had your work cut out for you, with all that gravel.

I bet you were glad to get your camera back.  Your dad took some very good pictures with it.

They are sand-blasting the iron railing that comes up the drive and what a mess that makes.  I put my car down on the street & it is still full of grit.

I'm glad the fair is over because they had so many of the streets blocked off.

Ruth leaves on Wednesday & Lisa is sending her the ticket but she hasn't received it yet.  She is worried.  I am going to miss her.

Did you ever cash your birthday check?  I didn't get it back yet.

I had another bunch of mushrooms in my Christmas cactus plant.  I dug them out.

I am getting near the end of the cross-stitch picture.  It's pretty!

Well, write soon & take care of yourself.  Love to Jack.

Love always,

Grandma

Our Completed "Dog Portraits" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ September 2026