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Until about 6th grade, I grew up in Small-town USA. Everyone knew everyone, and we knew all the juicy tidbits about everyone whether we wanted to or not. We knew who our neighbors were and what they had for dinner. We knew who made the best fried chicken in town and who didn’t cook a lick. We knew who had …
I grew up writing letters. The old-fashioned way. Sometimes I’d pen long, drawn out missives on pretty stationery, and when that ran out, I’d use notebook paper decorated with magic markers, pencils, or crayons. Personal computers were unheard of, and of course, e-mail wasn’t even on the radar yet. In many ways life was more of a challenge then. It took deliberate effort to …
I grew up in a small town where no one knew a stranger. Often, a wave, a nod, or a handshake was our way of greeting each other on the sidewalk. If we meandered by a strange face, we’d stop, chat, and five minutes later we’d made a new friend. We knew your first, middle, and last name. We knew …
Many years ago, my husband’s beloved grandmother gave me a darling Red Wing antique cookie jar. He’s a happy, chubby fellow, and he’s always had a very prominent place in our kitchen. I’ve often wondered about the story behind the little chef and what kinds of cookies he might have held over the years before he took up residence in our home. Cookies weren’t all that The …
In a previous post I talked about things I collect. Well, I have another one: old readers. I particularly love the classic Sally, Dick, and Jane series from the 1950’s-60’s. I’ve been blessed to pick up several of these old books at garage sales for a quarter a piece! At flea markets, I’ve seen some editions priced at more than $50! Also, …
