Our Completed "Crayola Colors of Kindness" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ September 2025

 

So True!

 

Me After Joining Sorority (Complete With Beanie, Wristband & Notebook) ~~ 1975

 

Fire Engine Stamp (Antique Toys Series) ~~ Issued 2002

 

Mom ~~ South of the Border, SC ~~ October 1983

 

Our Completed "Hydrangeas & Butterflies" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ August 2025

 

French Bread Pesto

Our Completed "Art Of The Table" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ August 2025

 

Dad On The Balcony Of The Festhaus ~~ Busch Gardens ~~ Williamsburg, Va ~~ July 1982

 

Our Completed "It's All Fun & Games" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ August 2025

Grandma Letter To Mom ~~ Postmarked September 17, 1957

She wrote:

Dear Joan, 

I was so glad to hear from you last night.  I hope you are feeling better and that no one else catches it.  

This is fair week and what a week.  It has rained since Sunday off & on.  It looks like it is going to start any minute now.  The humidity is terrible.  And flies!  Ever ytime I open the door a million come flying inside.  I walk around with a fly swatter all day.

I guess we will buy the hotel soon.  Irvie said if all goes well settlement should be made in a month.  This is a devil of a time to move out there.  Cold weather is here almost and the place needs a new heating system.  There isn't any heat in the bedroom.  It has a big heat vent in the middle of the floor like Anne Freed had in her house.  The bathroom is warm.  

Write soon and be sure to take care of yourself.  

Love,

Mama

Timothy Murphy ~~ My 5X Great Grandfather (Grandpa's Paternal Side)

 

Timothy Murphy

Born: 1745 in Dublin, Ireland

Died:  1837 (aged 92) in Oldtown, Grayson County, Va

Buried:  Timothy Murphy Memorial Cemetery, Oldtown, Grayson County, Va

Was a sharpshooter with Morgan's Rifles during the American Revolution.

Curious Note From Mom To Grandma ~~ August 1943

 

She wrote:

Dear Mother,

When you are marry and have a sone, save me a place on the running board. 

Joan

8/22/43

This sounds like something girls would write in each other's autograph books!

More Zinnias ~~ August 2025

 

Mom's Driver's License Photo ~~ 1971

 

She's so thrilled!

Our Completed "Grandma's Sewing Table" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ August 2025

 

Ready For A Walk

 

Tussaud's Wax Museum ~~ Atlantic City, NJ ~~ July 1977

 

Nursing Stamp ~~ Issued 1961

 

Monarch Butterfly On The Screen ~~ June 2000

 

Grandma & Unknown Friend ~~ 1950s/60s

 

The Colonel ~~ July 1995

 

Brownies

 

Phoebe Nest ~~ August 2025

 

Happy Labor Day 2025!

 Happy Labor Day 2025!

Mom ~~ May 1964

 

To A Dear Daughter And Her Husband ~~ Anniversary Wishes ~~ 1999

 

Pearl Chillin' ~~ July 2025

 

Grandma Letter & Enclosed Article ~~ Postmarked August 21, 1993

 

She wrote:  

Dear Shelby,

Glad to hear from you.  I enjoyed your Mom & Dad's visit last weekend.

They brought me the papers about the tornado.  That sure was terrible.

Harold is having a couple of bad days.  When I ask Ruth, she says "Not so good".

The fair will be here next week (not this coming week).

Did I tell you I have a leaky roof?  The building is supposed to get a new roof in September but several on this floor have leaks.  We are the top floor in our building.  I keep 3 pans down in the bedroom with a towel & plastic under them.  It leaks when it is NOT raining.  It must have a pocket of water somewhere and usually starts to drip in the evening.  The mark on the ceiling is about 36" long and about 20" across.  They have been here twice to try & patch it up but so far no luck. 

Ruth thanks you for your card.  She got so many.

The weather here is  great.  Only in the low 80s.  It is supposed to go down to 50F tonight.  Good sleeping weather.

Well hon, not much news here so take care & give my love to Jack.  Write soon.

Love always,

Grandma

Our Completed "Tuscan Afternoon" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ July 2025

 

Tinkerbell Toy Shop Receipt ~~ Walt Disney World ~~ October 1983

 

Our Completed "Cheetah & Ginger Jar" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ July 2025

 

Grandma ~~ 1960s

 

Hi Ho Silver ~~ A Dog I Sponsored At The Southside SPCA ~~ February 2012

 

Chewing The Cud

 

Holly ~~ November 2002

Fishing Boat Stamp (Mini-Scapes Series) ~~ Issued 1991

 

Pearl ~~ July 2025

 

Me As A Pig For Sorority Hazing ~~ 1975

 

The Colonel After A Swim ~~ July 1997

 

Rustic Kielbasa Skillet

Zinnias ~~ July 2025

 

Dad's Photo On His Sam's Club Membership Card ~~ August 1995

 

Your Anniversary Is A Very Special Day! ~~ 1997

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked August 24, 1992

 

Dear Shelby & Jack,

It was so nice to see and be with your both last week.  

I really enjoyed the trip.  I talked to Donna & she said any time I want, she will take me to Philly!  She is such a nice person.  They are at Ocean City, NJ this week.  I hope the hurricane doesn't hit there.

Did your Mom tell you what a knot I raised on my leg?  I bumped into the coffee table at the corner & the edge really did me in.  It is still all swollen.

It is quiet here today.  You could drop a pin & hear it if it wasn't' for the rug.

I have started the book "Cape Cod".  Just the first few pages.

We really got in a traffic jam coming home.  It was in Harrisburg & we had to detour quite a distance. Never did find out what kinf of an accident it was. 

Ruth was tickled that you sent her a card.  She said it was very pretty & thanks!

Well, no news here so write when you can.

Love to you both,

Grandma