Black Snake U-Turn ~~ April 2026

 

Me ~~ 2004

Sue Letter ~~ Postmarked June 1980

 

She wrote: 

Dear Shelby,

Why haven't you wrote me yet?  You know what my teacher made me do today?  She made me write 100 sentences saying I must learn proper classroom behavior and write sentences until I do.  Doesn't that make you sick?  And she made me do it for nothing.  Isn't that awful?  I hate her.  She lets everyone write notes except me.  Well, please write me soon.

I miss you.  How's Katherine?  How are you?  

Well, everybody is okay here except Michelle didn't go to school today.  She had a sore throat and you couldn't hardly hear her talk.  

Well, so long,

Sue

P.S.  Write me as soon as you read this.

Lake Gaston Brochure ~~ 1970s

 

Grandpa & Me ~~ Providence, RI Backyard ~~ 1960s

 

Tis The Season!

 

Hemisfair '68 Stamp ~~ Issued 1968

 

Our Completed "Drawing Fun" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ April 2026

 

Mom's Impatiens Basket ~~ July 1997

 

Rhododendrons ~~ April 2026

 

Happy Memorial Day 2026!

 Happy Memorial Day 2026!

Johnny's Grave ~~ Arlington National Cemetery ~~ March 1969

 

He was also a recipient of the Purple Heart medal.

Loaf Bread

 

Daffodil (Thalia 1916) ~~ April 2026

 

Rhododendrons ~~ May 2004

 

Daffodil (Firetail 1910) ~~ April 2026

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked May 22, 1996

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for the pictures & letter.  What kind of tree is that in the one picture?

I think it takes about 3 weeks for eggs to hatch.  It does for chickens so I suppose it is about the same for ducks.  There is a pair just outside my window this morning.  Just sitting there.  They mate for life just like geese do.  I hope she's not going to nest there as they cut that grass every week.  She would be better off up on the slope in the vetch.

I didn't read "The Straw Hat".  I'll look for it.  I am reading a very good one now called "Facets" by Barbara Delinsky.  I can hardly put it down, it is so good. I found it in our library.

I had to explain that cartoon I sent you to Ruth.  She finally got it!

I cleaned my oven yesterday.  It will take me a week to recuperate!  I tire very quickly.  I used another Oven Off spray that works great.  Spray it on and in just 2 hours wipe it off.  It is in a blue can.  I sat on a very low stool & then had a hard time getting back up. 

I finally got my summer tops out and now I must press them all!  

We had 96F temperatures for the last 3 days.  Now it is down to the low 70s and feels great!

Ruth is going to Oklahoma the end of July.  Ray sent her a ticket.

I watched "The Firm" the other night.  I have read all of his books except "The Pelican Brief" and I bought that for 25 cents at the library book sale.  I like his first one the best "A Time to Kill".  

Well hon, I better get this down to  the mailbox, so write when you can & take care.  Love to Jack!

Love always, 

Grandma

Daffodil (Barrii Conspicuus 1869) ~~ April 2026

 

AAA Triptik ~~ Petersburg, Va ~> Blue Ridge Pkwy ~> Ashville, NC ~> Petersburg, Va ~~ April 1976

 

Rhododendrons ~~ April 2026

 

Mom With A Friend (Karene) ~~ Early 1950s

 

Springtime Chickens

 

Cows ~~ April 2026

 

Jock Scott Stamp (Fishing Flies Series) ~~ Issued 1991

 

Bluebird Box ~~ April 2026

 

It's been used every year since we put it up!

First Calf Born On The Property ~~ Mother Was A White Charolais & Father Was A Black Angus ~~ March 1999

 

Last Summer's Kitchen Window Petunia (Apple Blossom) Still Blooming ~~ April 2026

 

Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches

 

Primrose ~~ April 2026

 

Mom ~~ Early 1950s

 

Our Completed "Little Park Ranger" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ April 2026