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

 

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