Dessert Coffee

 

Two Crows On A Dead Tree ~~ December 2025

 

Grandma & Mom ~~ February 1964

 

Precious Things Are Very Few ~~ Valentine's Day 1983

 

Wolf & Rosie ~~ Late 1980s

 

Barn Owl In The Snow

 

Who parks like this?? ~~ Farmville, Va ~~ December 2025

 

Pennsylvania Toleware Stamp (Folk Art Series) ~~ Issued 1979

 

The Colonel Burying His Rawhide In The Snow ~~ January 1996

Frozen Pond Sunset ~~ December 2025

 

Graham Pralines

 

Grandma ~~ Late 1920s

 

Our Completed "Decorating The House" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ December 2025

 

Mom Letter ~~ Postmarked January 15, 1980

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

I'm sending you the deposit slip, record it and send it back.  I'm glad you called back last night.  I was very upset and so was Dad.  Our concern is only for you to do the right thing for yourself.  You are only 2 years from a degree.  To stop now would be a wasted 2 years of college, not to mention the private school education, which really is important even though it may not seem so at this time.  I'm sure you will do the right thing if you think it through and not get emotional.  Just remember we love you and only want what is best for you, also we are a bit more aware of the outside world than you are at this stage.  Well, Honey, do the best you can and feel free to talk to us about any fears or doubts you have.  We want to help you.

We went to look at new mattresses tonight.  We decided to go ahead and get a new one.  We really need it.

Well, write when you can & stay calm.  Love you!

Mama

Brookstone Hard-To-Find-Tools Catalog ~~ 1981

 

Apple Hill Ski Area ~~ Kernsville, Pa ~~ 1960s

 

Apple Hill Ski Area ~~~~~> https://www.dcski.com/lostareas/viewlostprofile.php?id=32

Cat And Goldfinches

 

Our $8 Christmas Tree From Roses All Dressed Up ~~ December 2025

 

Comanche Headdress Stamp (Indian Headdress Series) ~~ Issued 1990

 

Mom & Her Friend Doris ~~ Early 1950s

 

Tillie & Walter ~~ December 2025

 

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

 

Bird Prints ~~ December 2025

 

Dad (Right) & His Friend George Clearing Out Debris & Working On Damaged Pine Trees After An Ice Storm ~~ Winter 1970

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked January 25, 1993

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Received your welcome letter yesterday & was glad you liked your pictures & all.  I thought they were very pretty.  They didn't put the glass in them & when I got home, I looked at the worksheet & it called for glass so I called & she said to bring them right back & in a few minutes they had them fixed.  

We had a movie upstairs last night.  "Sister Act".  It was great!

I must have laser surgery done on my eye.  I go next Friday.  It is like a side effect of the operation.  It often happens.  I understand it is not painful.

I watched the doings on Wednesday.  It brought back a lot of memories.  Seeing places I had been & knew about.  

I went to the Giant the other day& on a $24 grocery bill, I saved $7.10 with coupons. They were all things I use & needed.

I am making another sack for Ruth's other great-granddaughter.  I just finished the other one last week.

Well hon, I must close as there really isn't much news here, so let me hear from you & take care.

Love always,

Grandma

P.S.  Love to Jack & glad he could wear the sweatshirt!  

Pearl ~~ Mid December 2025

Just Add Snow!

 

Color Against The Snow! ~~ December 2025

 

Grandma ~~ Late 1960s / Early 1970s

 

Snow-Covered Birdhouse (Dad Made) ~~ December 2025

 

Sears Super Gamefisher 1200 Owner's Manual ~~ Late 1970s

 

Our Completed "Christmas Ornament Cookies" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ December 2025

American Circus Stamp ~~ Issued 1966

 

Ceramic Christmas Trees ~~ Christmas 2025

 

Me (With Grandma In Background) ~~ Early 1960s

 

Bird Feeder In The Snow ~~ Mid December 2025

 

Snow Ice Cream

 

Snowy Squirrel Prints ~~ Mid December 2025

 

Grandma's School Friends ~~ Late 1920s

Tillie Loves Snow! ~~ Early December 2025