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

Our Completed "Key West Inspiration" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ July 2026

 

Grandma & Irving ~~ 1950s

 

Black Snake ~~ July 2026

 

Tis The Season!

 

Honoring US Servicemen: POW & MIA Stamp ~~ Issued 1970

 

Bee Balm (Also Called Bergamot) ~~ July 2026

 

Me ~~ 1960s

 

My friend Tamara lived in the brick house in the background.

Savory Garlic Mushrooms

 

Grandma & Mom ~~ Jamestown, Va ~~ Early 1970s

 

I remember Mom's outafit as being culottes under the pleats.  It was a one piece & zipped up the back.  

Grandma Letter ~~ August 2, 1996

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

I was so glad to get your letter yesterday.  I imagined something was wrong but I'm glad you & Jack are okay.

How was your birthday?  Did your Mom & Dad come over?

One of our tenants -- two apartments down the hall -- died Wednesday night.  He was sick for some time.

The band festival is here today and tomorrow.  What a mess that makes.  They come from all over the country.  The number of buses is unbelievable.  It is almost impossible to get in and out of our parking lot.  The stadium is next door.

Yes, I like our name stickers too.  The ones I have been using are some that have come to me gratiis from some organization or other.

Yes, I have two violets now.  The plant I bought got a shoot on it and I cut it off & planted it and that one is now over 12" across.  Lavender with one dark purple petal.  Don't let them in the sun!  I wish I could find a good home for my cactus.  They are so big and I have no place for them any more.  One bloomed last Xmas but the other one just keeps growing.

I never got the afghan yarn.  They put it on back-order again. 

I am doing "The Lady", like I did for your Mom, for Ruth.  She wants to give it to Beckie for Xmas.  I am almost done.

Well hon, I hope you can read this, my writing gets worse all the time.  Take care and write when you can  and give my love to Jack.

Love always,

Grandma

Our Completed "Summer Soaker" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ June 2026

 

Remembrance Card For Mary Powers (One of Grandma's Friends) ~~ July 27, 1994

Mom ~~ Atlantic City, NJ ~~ July 1977

 

Snack Time ~~ June 2026

 

Happy Birthday Because You're So Special ~~ July 2011

 

Peaceful Shore

 

Happy Birthday

 

Airborne Units Spearhead Attacks 1944 Stamp (World War II Series) ~~ Issued 1994

 

Grandma ~~ Late 1920s / Early 1930s

 

Hydrangea ~~ June 2026

Vegan Pizza Triangles

Eastern Box Turtle Laying Eggs In The Yard ~~ June 2026