Ephemeral Whimsy

Friday, May 22, 2026

Rhododendrons ~~ May 2004

Daffodil (Firetail 1910) ~~ April 2026

Thursday, May 21, 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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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

Rhododendrons ~~ April 2026

Monday, May 18, 2026

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

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Springtime Chickens

Cows ~~ April 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026

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

Bluebird Box ~~ April 2026

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

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches

Primrose ~~ April 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

Mom ~~ Early 1950s

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

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked May 15, 1997

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for the nice letter.

Your Mom mentioned they were going to your house but didn't mention they were painting the porch. I'm sure they were doing a good job.

I have been buying strawberries at the Giant. California berries and they really don't have a lot of flavor. The local ones aren't in yet. We've had too much cold weather lately. I wish the wind would stop blowing. It almost picks you up.

I am getting up around the top of the tea kettle on your cross-stitch. I started in the middle and am working my way up. It looks like a painting.

I'm sure your Mom will like the birdbath. She likes watching the birds at the feeder.

Blackberries are so good. You should pick some.

I enjoyed our dinner at the "Olive Garden". Jana treated! There were six of us. Getting into their van is a chore for me. Donna always gets behind and sort of pushes me in.

Ruth will be leaving June 2nd (I think). She will be gone for 2 weeks.

I saw "First Wives' Club" on Tuesday night. It was good. They showed it in the "parlor". That's what I call our community room.

I'm looking forward to our meal on Tuesday. I love macaroni & cheese!

Well hon, not much news here so write when you have time & take care. Give my love to Jack.

Love always

Grandma