Sunday, October 4, 2026

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.

Monday, September 28, 2026

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

 

Friday, September 18, 2026

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