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

 

Unfinished Rooster Counted Cross-Stitch ~~ 1986

 

Purchased 1 hoop, scissors & 20 flosses of thread for $16.43.  

Our Completed "Feathers" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ September 2026

 

Grandma's Apartment Building ~~ 1990s

 

Hillsman House ~~ Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park ~~ Rice, Va ~~ September 2026

 

It's Just To Say A Warm Hello! ~~ Late 1970s / Early 1980s

 

Nearby Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park ~~ Rice, Va ~~ September 2026

 

Michigan’s 150th Statehood Anniversary Stamp ~~ Issued 1987

 

Confederate Cemetery ~~ Farmville, Va ~~ September 2026

 

Grandma ~~ 1960s

 

Grandma's Creme Pie