Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked September 17, 1987

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

I received your most welcome letter yesterday.  It is always nice to hear from you.

I'm glad you liked the sampler.  I thought it was nice.  The colors are so "soft".

Woiuld you like one of those wreaths that your Mom had on her door, that I made on plastic with the toys?  It was on the inside of her front door.

There is a big "to do" in Philly all day today.  There go the "soaps"!  They are having a big parade & it is raining.  We had a bad storm early this morning.  It is still raining.

Thanks for the brochures!  It is all so beautiful!

Marion and I are going to the Bloomsbury Fair on the 29th.  The scenery is beautiful.  It is about a 2 hour ride on the bus.  In November, I am supposed to go to the Valley Forge Music Theater.  Roy Clark & Mel Tillis will be there.  The last time I went we saw Joel Grey in "George M" (or Yankee Doodle).

Well, I better get this downstairs so you will get it by Saturday.  

I am anxiously awaiting going on a vacation with your Mom.  I don't know where yet though.  

Take care & love to Jack.

Love always,

Grandma

Quiz Booklet From 1956 Version Of "Go To The Head Of The Class" Board Game

Dad ~~ July 1968

 

Fishermen's Sunset

 

Women's Archery Stamp (Los Angeles Summer Olympics Series) ~~ Issued 1983

Me ~~ July 1968

 

Our Completed "Summer At The Lake" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ August 2026

 

Colossal Italian Sandwich

 

Tillie & Walter ~~ August 2026

 

Happy Labor Day 2026!

 

Grandma Holding Puppy Mickey ~~ Danville, Va ~~ 1930s

 

Our Completed "Beach Umbrellas" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ August 2026

 

On Your Anniversary ~~ September 2003

 

Walter & Pearl ~~ August 2026

 

Nanny With Dad & Buddy ~~ 1920s

 

Our completed "Camping With Grandpa & Grandma" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ August 2026

Psychology Class Essay Topic ~~ January 9, 1978

 

Our Completed "State Fair" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ August 2026

 

A Carefree Afternoon

 

25th Anniversary Panama Canal Stamp ~~ Issued 1939

 

Tillie ~~ August 2026

 

Me Clinging To The Ladder ~~ Chesapeake Bay ~~ July 1972

 

Grilled Market Veggies

 

Black Snake ~~ July 2026

 

Unknown Girls ~~ Unknown Location ~~ Unknown Date

 

Our Completed "By The Sea" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ July 2026

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked August 22, 1996

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for the nice letter.  I have been busy getting things straightened up and food shopping for my "company".  It has been a year next month since I have seen your Mom!

No, I didn't go to the festival.  The foods are regional.  Polish, Hungarian, etc!  They are good though.  Donna makes halupkies.  They are like stuffed peppers except you wrap the rice, etc in cabbage leaves & put tomato sauce on top & bake.

Yes, the James Michener book was called "The Eagle and the Raven".

I'm glad you passed your health test.  My cholestrol is high but the doctor said at my age you don't worry about it too much.

Your Mom said something about me making something for you.  What's the story?

Well, there is not much news here, so write when you can.  Take care and love to Jack.  

Love always,

Grandma

P.S.  Mrs. Wallace is going to be 90 on the 25th.

Essay ~~ A Discussion Of The Harlem Renaissance ~~ December 8, 1981

 

Juvenile Skink ~~ July 2026

 

Me ~~ 1960s

 

So True!

 

Daffy Duck Stamp (Looney Tunes Series) ~~ Issued 1999

 

Our Completed "Vacation Spot" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ July 2026

 

Mom & Friend Amiel ~~ 1946 ~~ Danville, Va

 

Fresh Tomato Pie

 

Stars & Stripes Windchime ~~ July 2026

Me ~~ Pixy Portrait ~~ Early 1960s

 

New Picnic Table That Dad Made For Us ~~ July 1987

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked August 16, 1997

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for your nice letter!

Our meal was delicious.  We had never had their stuffed peppers before.  I bought 3 nice long peppers at the farmer's market.  I cut them in halves length-wise & stuff them.   I get six meals.  I love them.  I also bought white corn & string beans.  Made them yesterday.

Ruth's birthday is Monday.  I got her a cute card.

Your picture is coming along fine.  I am over the hardest part.  The tea kettle & two bottom cups were hardest.  I have run out of 3 of the colors and had to use my own.  I don't understand a company like that!  I always have left-over thread.

My cleaning lady was here yesterday.  She cleans the bathroom & runs the vacuuum cleaner over the floors & ducts.  Does a good job.  A lot of the ladies here have their cleaning done.  Dr's orders, no vacuuming or washing windows or anything that takes my strength.

Send me your recipe for lasagna some time.  I'd like to try it.

Ruth's son Ray is coming up in a couple weeks.  I've known him since he was a little boy!  He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Well, not much news here, so write when you can & love to Jack.  Take care.

Love always,

Grandma

Instruction Booklet for Mom's West Bend High Performance Food Processor ~~ 1986