Just to thank you for your present, a little gift from Belgium.
Love,
Rudy
P.S. Write soon.
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!
Friday, September 15, 2017
Brussels Gate ~~ Mechelen, Belgium ~~ Postcard ~~ 1980s
Just to thank you for your present, a little gift from Belgium.
Love,
Rudy
P.S. Write soon.
The Carousel Hotel ~~ Ocean City, Maryland ~~ Postcard ~~ August 1982
Grandma wrote:
This hotel is nice - ice skating & all. Our room has stove, fridge & sink. We ate Maryland crab cakes last night. They were delicious. They have a "kiosk" lounge here. Will write more later. Love, Grandma
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Sunday, September 10, 2017
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Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked July 3, 1991
She wrote:
Dear Shelby,
Glad to hear from you. Your Mom & Dad came up as you know & I enjoyed their visit.
It is rainy & cool here, very overcast.
I took the bandage off my face Tuesday (last week) & it is still touchy but is fine.
Yes, I had a nice time at Donna's. Her food is always good.
No, the nurse came 3 times a week for 2 months.
I went to Dr. Shore today. They are in the process of moving to an office near the hospital. He changed my medicine around - nothing new - just cut some of it down a bit & gave me a month's supply of nitro glycerin patches. I put one on my chest every morning & take it off at night. It is some kind of medicine that goes in thru the skin. I asked him if he thought I was doing okay & he said I was. Of course, I didn't expect him to say anything else. I have lost so much weight. I told him I get tired when I walk & my legs don't want to go where I want them to. I haven't much stamina.
I don't know what the little Shelby's middle name is but I'll ask Donna.
Let me know about your new Rose of Sharon.
They are having fireworks Thursday up at the stadium (the city sponsors it). We sit out front. They are something to see. It is just 1/2 block away. The streets & park are jammed.
Well hon, I better close so write when you can. Have a good holiday. Take care.
Love Always,
Grandma
P.S. Love to Jack!
Shelburne Museum Postcard ~~ Postmarked October 14, 1977
Mom wrote:
"This museum was really something! Also, it was really cold here today. Tell Grandma hello, we will see you soon. Love, Mama & Dad"
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
Friendly Greetings From Jetersville, Virginia ~ Vintage Postcard
This vintage postcard was addressed to someone in Richmond but the name & address has been marked through with black in so it's unreadable. The postcard was sent on August 22 but I'm not sure if it's 1912, 1922 or 1932. There is just enough of an ink smear that I can't make out the third digit.
The back says "Dearest Friend, It is with the greatest of pleasure that we take this golden opportunity to drop you a few lines. We are well and having a grand time. Give our love to Mrs. Johnson. Lovingly, Mamie & Madeline".
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Franklin Roosevelt Stamp ~~ Issued 1966
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Friday, August 25, 2017
Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked June 7, 1996
Dear Shelby,
Received your letter & glad to hear from you.
I am sending this check to you & Jack as a house warming gift. Use it as you see fit!
This afghan picture was on the front of Herrschners' craft book. I think it is beautiful! They have the kit in 56" x 56" but also a smaller one done in 2 ply. Yours was made with 3 ply. The small one would be nice just for over the end of the couch or chair.
Nicole called me the other day & asked me to come to baccalaureate service. She finished school & is Donna proud. I couldn't make much sense out of what she was trying to tell me so I told her to tell her Mom to call me but I haven't heard anything yet.
The duck was way up in the vetch & I can't see her - last year they were just outside my window. She had 9 ducklings. I almost went nuts watching them those last few days or so.
Yes, I drive okay (your Mom thinks I should be off the road but she makes me so nervous when she is in the car.). I am fine when I sit. My knees are weak & ankles also - so I get tired when I walk & have to stop & rest.
I bet you love that tub. I remember taking a Reader's Digest in ours (when we had that type) & would sit & read & soak.
I can't remember when I made pasta salad last so I'm not much help. Green Giant has a bag of veggies and it is a meal you make in a skillet. I forget what it is called & Ruth says it is very good. I'll find out. Well hon, enjoy the beautiful weather & also the blackberries. I brought some beautiful strawberries yesterday for 88 cents a lb & peaches for 79 cents. I got a bag full.
Write soon & take care. I hope Jack gets his birthday card. Give him a big hug from me!!
Love always,
Grandma
Thursday, August 24, 2017
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