Mom & Me Having a Roadside Snack ~~ Early 1960s

Wild Daisies ~~ June 2016

To a Special Couple on Their Anniversary ~~ 1991

The Johns Hopkins Hospital ~~ Postcard ~~ August 1974

Dad ~~ May 29th, 1944

Moss Rose ~~ June 2016

So True!

Marineland ~~ Florida ~~ June 1957

Grandma took this photo while on a trip to Florida in 1957.  Click here!

Lantana (Little Lucky Red) ~~ June 2016

Bill Haley Stamp ~~ Issued 1993

Marigolds ~~ June 2016

No-Bake Fudge Cookies

Mom ~~ July 1956

Impatiens (Electric Orange) & Begonia (Vodka) ~~ June 2016

When Anyone Is Sick, That's Sad ... ~~ August 1974

This was sent to me at Johns Hopkins by my uncle Pete & his family and I'm sure it was Ann who wrote the inscription inside.  She writes:

  

Dear Shelby,  

We are so glad to hear that you have come through your surgery with flying colors!  Your mother and father must be so proud to have such a brave young lady as you.

We hope you will continue your speedy recuperation and maybe when you are feeling really good again, we can come to see you.

Love & best wishes,

Pete, Ann & Patti

Miniature Rose (Honey Orange) ~~ June 2016

Longwood College ~~ Publication For Prospective Students ~~ 1977

The postmark on this is September 13th, 1977.  The college application was inside the back of the handbook and if I remember correctly I filled it in that fall and received the confirmation of my acceptance the following February.

Ballou Park ~~ Danville, VA ~~ June 2016

We visit Ballou Park about 2 or 3 times a year and the last two times took along a picnic lunch.  My mother loved this park as a child in the 1930s and its not hard to understand why.  Good job, Danville! 

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So True!

Bell in Ballou Park ~~ Danville, VA ~~ June 2016

Giraffe Stamp ~~ Issued 1992

Hanging Baskets of Petunias Lining Both Sides of Danville's Main Street ~~ June 2016

Atlantic City Boardwalk ~~ 1950s

Headstone of My Great Great Grandfather James Mann ~~ Leemont Cemetery ~~ Danville, VA

Full Name:  James Knox Polk Mann
Born in Campbell County, Virginia on June 9th, 1845
Died in Danville, Virginia on June 30th, 1927 of a sudden heart attack
Wife:  Caroline Doss Mann
Sister:  Elizabeth Virginia
Three Sons, Four Daughters

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Headstone of My Great Grandfather's Brother J.P. Mann ~~ Leemont Cemetery ~~ Danville, VA

Full Name:  James Philip Mann
Wife: Lora Long Mann
Born in Pittsylvania County, Va on July 20, 1888
Died December 25, 1933

He died in an automobile crash on an icy road on Christmas morning.  His wife survived the crash and lived for many more years, passing away in 1978 at age 91.

Flowers Bordering Dad's Vegetable Garden ~~ August 1997

With Warmest Wishes On Your Anniversary ~~ 1988

Middleton Place Brochure ~~ Charleston, SC ~~ 1980s

Mom and Grandma took two bus tours to the Charleston area in the 1980s and loved it.  Mom insisted that Dad go with her for a third visit but he refused to take the bus tour because he didn't like to be around "old people".  He drove instead and they had a great time! And no old people!

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Dad Looking Spiffy For Summer ~~ May 2016

Johnny At The Beach ~~ Late 1940s

Geranium ~~ May 2016

August

Norman Rockwell Self Portrait Stamp ~~ Issued 1994

Gracie ~~ May 2016

Mom's Begonias ~~ August 1997

Clematis ~~ May 2016

Fresh Corn & Tomato Salsa