Me ~~ Virginia Beach ~~ 1960s

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked July 18, 1994

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Today your Mom turns 62!

Ruth's daughter went home yesterday.  Ruth is busy sorting everything out, clothes, etc.  They only had graveside services.  The crematorium is just a few blocks from here.

The old gentleman that Ruth checks on is 100 years old today.  He had a big bash at one of the hotels.  Invited 40 guests.  He lives alone.  

Your mom wants me to come down this summer.  I have an appointment with Dr. Jones - the first checkup since my eye surgery..  It's on August 1st.  I go to Dr. Shore next week.  I won't be able to come until after that.  I told her I didn't know when I could come because I had forgotten about the doctors.  I must let her know.

Are you planing any "babies" from your rose of Sharon?  The one I used to have on Ott Blvd, I saw it last week and it is in full bloom.  It is almost tree size.

Mrs. Wallace's niece has gone to the shore for a month.  They have shares in a home down there.  It is near Asbury Park, NJ.

It is sweltering up here too!

I want to get a perm in the next week or so, before I come down there.  I will be so glad to see you & Jack.  Just think, it has been a couple of years.  

Is there anything I can bring you when I come down?

Well hon, I better close now and drop your mom a line or two.  Write when you can and take care!

Love always,

Grandma

Rose Of Sharon ~~ June 2026

 

The Stitchin' Station Coupons (With One Missing!) ~~ 1985

 

Hair Therapy is there now, a salon offering cuts, coloring, styling & treatments.  

Mom ~~ Late 1940s/Early 1950s

 

What Do Sea Monsters Eat?

 

First Hydrangea Of Summer ~~ June 2026

 

Adopt A Shelter Pet Stamp (Animal Rescue Series) ~~ Issued 2010

 

New Birdhouse ~~ June 2026

One of Mom's Cousins With Her 3 Sons ~~ Danville, Va ~~ June 1968

 

First Rose Of Sharon Of The Summer ~~ June 2026

 

Ms. P's Apple Dumplings

 

Our Completed "Backyard Barbeque" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ June 2026

 

Dad Cleaning His Tools & Me Playing With Tiger ~~ Summer 1968

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked July 6, 1993

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for the nice card.  I know how busy you are, working on your new place.  Just don't you & Jack over-do it.  This weather is not for working outside.  I know it must be hot there beause it is in the high 90s here.

Ruth took Harold to the hospital this morning.  He needs a blood transfusion.  He is losing so much blood because of his kidneys.  He told the doctor "It won't be too much longer for me." and Dr. Shore said "You could be right."

I hope you are careful about ticks.  I worry about you a lot.  It must cooler in the woods though, than out in the sun.

Bunny, Mrs. Wallace's niece, asked me over Monday to a cook-out.  She made sliced turkey breasts on the grill.  There were just the four of us.  All her family were somewhere else.  He is a graduate of Harvard.  They have a lovely home.  They are going to the shore for a month next week.

I am feeling okay.  Just taking it easy.

They had a huge crowd down at the stadium Sunday night.  We can see it from here.  I think they had about 50,000 people there.  The stadium holds over 22,000.  People were all around the lake & on the grass in the park.

Well hon, there really isn't much news here, so let me hear from you when you have time.

Love always,

Grandma

Love to Jack!

Some Of "The Girls" ~~ June 2026

 

For A Special Granddaughter On Her Birthday ~~ 1989

 

Mom With Our Neighbors (The Nichols & Their 3 Daughters) At a Picnic ~~ Unknown Location ~~ Early 1960s

 

Elderberry ~~ June 2026

 

Happy 4th Of July 2026!

Happy 4th of July 2026!!

Very True!

 

Butterfly Weed ~~ June 2026

 

First Voyage Of Christopher Columbus: Coming Ashore (Voyage Of Columbus Series) ~~ Issued 1992

Phoebe Eggs ~~ June 2026

 

Fruit Salad

 

Dad's Brother Bobby Burying Sharon & Johnny In The Sand (And Brother Pete In The Foreground) ~~ 1940s

 

Mom & Me ~~ 1960s

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked June 2, 1992

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Received your nice letter, and am always glad to hear from you.

Mrs. Wallace's niece came by yesterday & got her mail.  I collect it daily and we talked a bit.  She is her only close relative.  I went with her up to the hospital (just 4 blocks away).  She still hasn't had any food yet.  She is a miserable patient.  She really gives the nurses a rough time.  Her niece is going to Burmuda on Saturday.  It is their 40th wedding anniversary.  Mrs. Wallace doesn't know that yet though.  She is arranging for a nurse to be with her if she goes home while she is away.  She will be a handful because she will not take orders.

Ruth asked me to send you this article.  She thought maybe you "had a lot of spare time" & would like to try it.  Just joking, of course!

I think I told you that one of the ladies on the floor asked me to crochet her an afghan.  I only have 4 more rows to do.  Your mom wants me to make her one too.

We have cantaloupes on sale here but they look awfull.  They are asking 99 cents each.

I just cooked some squash.  It smells good.

Well hon, I better close and get going.  I should write a check for my car insurance but rebel when I look at the amount.

Take care & write soon.  

Love,

Grandma

Love to Jack!

Tillie & Pearl ~~ May 2026

 

Happy Birthday ~~ July 2013

 

Mom's Version Of Riding The Waves ~~ 1960s

 

Our Completed "Cat Cafe" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ May 2026

 

She Sells Seashells ...

 

Marconi's Spark Coil & Gap Stamp (Progress In Electronics Series) ~~ Issued 1973

 

Our Completed "Colorful Birds" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ May 2026

 

Dad With His Catch Of The Day (Some Kind of Ray) ~~ Portsmouth, Va ~~ 1940s

 

Western Burgers

 

Flowering Shrub ~~ May 2026