Grandpa's Sister Ocie ~~ Late 1950s

 

Pearl ~~ March 2024

 

Vintage "Do You Know A Space Cadet?" Matchbook

 

Our Completed Artisanal Easter Eggs Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ March 2024

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked June 25, 1993

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Received your nice letter & glad to hear from you.

Harold is still hanging in there.  His kidneys are almost kaput.  The nurse is either there or calling several times a week.

I didn't get the new magazine yet.  I'll keep you posted.

I'm glad you decided on that plan for your house.  I'm sure you are anxious to get going.

We had several bad storms this week.  I'm like you - I hate them.  I used to hide under the table when one started.  (That was when I was a kid!)

Tara had her baby on Wednesday & Donna's father died on Tuesday.  

I talked to Bunny last night (Mrs. Wallace's niece).  She had sent me a big tray of strawberries.  They picked 38 lbs.  She took her 3 boys (great-grandchildren) up to a farm & they all picked.  She sure is a nice person.  She always remembers me when they go somewhere.  She brought me souvenirs from Australia, Burmuda & Florida.  Even sourdough bread from California. 

When you move you should get a magnolia tree to plant.

How are Jack's allergies doing with all those trees around?

Well hon, I better close now.  I must get ready & go to the Farmer's Market.  I need fruit, etc.  

Write when you can & love to you & Jack.

Love always,

Grandma

Michelle Spending The Night At Mom & Dad's ~~ Early 1980s

Pearl ~~ March 2024

 

Tranquil Mill

 

Devil's Tower National Monument Stamp ~~ Issued 1954

 

Velvet & Pearl Having A Drink ~~ March 2024

 

Pussy WIllow Buds ~~ April 2002

 

Daffodils ~~ March 2024

 

$165 Blackberry-Apple Pie

 

Daffodils ~~ March 2024

 

Mom Holding My High School Graduation Cap & Gown ~~ June 1978

 

Daffodils & Bradford Pear Blossoms ~~ March 2024

 

To A Very Special Daughter With Love ~~ Mother's Day 1996

 

Walter's (Left) Puppy Photo From His Online Classified Ad ~~ October 2021

 

Mom's Little Box of Bookplates (Antioch Bookplate Company) ~~ 1970s

 

Tillie's Puppy Photo From Her Online Classified Ad ~~ October 2021

 

Dad ~~ Late 1940s/Early 1950s

 

Tis The Season!

 

Daniel Webster & The Dartmouth College Case Stamp ~~ Issued 1969

 

Johnny ~~ 1944 ~~ 80 Years Old Today!

 

Daffodils ~~ March 2024

 

20-Minute Berry Jam

 

Squirrel Drey ~~ March 2024

 

William Henry Harrison, Jr. (My Great Grandfather ~~ Grandpa's Father) ~~ 1920s

 

William Henry Harrison

Was Called "Bill"

Born in Galax, Va  on April 10, 1886

Died in Danville, Va on October 31, 1964 at age 78

Wife:  Elizabeth Smith Harrison

Father: William Henry Harrison

Mother: Lucenia Davis Harrison

Daffodils ~~ March 2024

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked April 29, 1989

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Received your nice letter & had a good laugh over the newspaper clipping "excuses" you sent!

It is dark & dreary here today.  I wanted to cut out your Mom's black skirt, but it is hard to work on black on a dark day like this.

I used my Piece Goods' certificate yesterday.  I am sending you a small piece of the fabric so you can see the color.  I got the blue linen for a tailored double-breasted dress.  I haven't done anything like this in years so I hope I don't have any problems.  Thanks again for the certificate.

They put new safety windows in all the ground level apts.  I sure like them.  They are so easy to keep clean.  They tilt in for cleaning.

I am reading "The Ladies of Missalonghi"  It's good.  Your Mom said you wanted some of them back, or maybe all of them so let me know.  I appareciate your sending them to me.

I am going to try that cookie recipe on the back of your letter.  It sounds good.

I'm sure your plants will be pretty.  We need rain here.  We are about 6 1/2 inches below normal.

I will get on your picture as soon as I finish the horse.  That is just about the hardest thing I have done so far.  I am working backwards on it.  The graph is only half of the border.  You work the other side from it going backwards.  Do you still get "stitching" books and also books from Herrschners?  They sure have some pretty things in them.

Well hon, I must get this downstairs before the mailman gets here.  You never know how early he picks up the mail.  Let me hear from you when you have the chance. 

Love always,

Grandma

Love to Jack!