A whimsical look at a lifetime of personal ephemera collected with no particular aim in mind except it was either too interesting, too funny, too sentimental or too pretty to part with! Welcome and enjoy!
Curser
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Saturday, November 25, 2017
My Great Aunt Bishop, Her Daughter Vera And Her Husband Elbert ~~ 1958
Aunt Bishop was one of Grandpa's sisters and one of the most genuinely kind and nice people I've ever met in my life. Her first name was Lela but everyone called her Bishop which was her middle name. She passed away in 1999 at age 89 and is buried in Danville, Va.
Friday, November 24, 2017
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Saturday, November 18, 2017
You Couldn't Be More Thoughtful ... ~~ 1982
Inside: And I couldn't be more thankful ... Happy Thanksgiving, Love, Grandma
Friday, November 17, 2017
An ABC's For Baby's Mealtime ~~ Pamphlet ~~ 1960
My mother received this free pamphlet at the hospital when I was born in 1960. It was published by Heinz and along with general tips on good baby care, it strongly recommends their line of baby foods!
General Grant Sequoia Tree ~~ Kings Canyon National Park ~~ Postcard ~~ September 1982
Mom wrote:
"Hi Honey, seeing these trees was a real experience. It is really different here in California. We will start back tomorrow. Hope everything is fine there. Love, Mama"
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Grandma Letter ~~ October 1995
Grandma wrote:
Oct. 7, 1995
Dear Shelby,
Thanks for the letter.
I am sure you are all keyed up about the house. I would be!
No, I didn't get Reeboks! I got "L.A. Gear". They didn't have 7 1/2 in Reeboks so I got practically the same as the Princess style I wear in the white for $20 less on sale.
It took about 2 hours to Atlantic City by way of Philly.
I am reading the book on Ethel Kennedy. I have read about 100 pages so far. There is one out now about Mrs. Rose Kennedy. I can't remember the name but Rose is the last word.
Dr. Shore says I'm fine for my age. Just all the aches and pains that go with GETTING OLD!
What a travesty of justice that OJ trial turned out to be. He will pay -- one way or another before everything is settled.
Did you get much rain & bad weather from "Opal"? We got wind and about 3 days of rain.
Dr. Shore's nurse gave me 11 weeks supply of one of my medicines. The expensive one -- they are all expensive but this was the worst.
If you get a chance, take a picture of your mom. I want to send it to Paula. She is always asking about her.
Well hon, not much news here so write when you get a chance. Take care!
Love to you & Jack.
Love always,
Grandma
To A Sweet Granddaughter ~~ 1970s
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
New York Yankees 1965 Yearbook
Phil Rizzuto ~~ Click here!
Memphis Queen ~~ Postcard ~~ September 1978
Mom wrote:
"Hi Honey, Came through Memphis about noon today. Tennessee is very nice. So far, Arkansas is flat farmland. We are in Conway, Ark. tonight (Wed.). It is a bit past Little Rock. Weather nice. Love, Mama & Dad"
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Friday, November 3, 2017
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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