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Painting the Barn Part Two

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Bright and early the next morning, I awoke to the sound of paint scrapers. Bill and Eleanor started early and were now on the south side of the barn working hard before the sun made it uncomfortable. I watched them … Continue reading →

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Going after parts

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I’ve put in a few miles driving to and from parts departments of farm equipment dealers. I remember one trip that lasted all day… returning time after time because they kept sending the wrong parts or not enough of something. … Continue reading →

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Florence

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I recently joined a Farm Wives Support Group on social media. Its been enjoyable to be a part of this group and share stories, concerns, problems, and solutions. I wish this had been around fifty years ago when I was … Continue reading →

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Do You Miss Teaching?

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Who hasn’t missed something in the past year? While I am not as isolated as some, my life has been turned upside down and like everyone else I miss the way it used to be. And suddenly I have been … Continue reading →

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Surreptitious

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

It was a decoy. The tree.   Because it commanded your attention.   A huge tree damaged by Mother Nature. “Wow… Look at that tree!”  people would say as they passed by, not noticing the obvious. The stone wall was a decoy, … Continue reading →

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The Wallet (Part One)

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

A flash of turquoise in the huge pile of rubble. “Stop!”  the young man shouted and waved his arms.  The equipment operator stopped the machine and the young man tiptoed through the pile of brick and stone to the tiny … Continue reading →

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Connecting

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

It was Friday and class was unusually  small, probably because it was a beautiful fall day and some had taken off for the weekend. The water was a little cool, but we all adjusted after warming up with water walking … Continue reading →

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The Rhythm of the Swing

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I did a double-take this morning when I glanced out my kitchen window and saw a child swinging on our well-worn swing set.  I tiptoed into the family room to see if my 18 year old granddaughter was still sleeping. She … Continue reading →

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Take me Back

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Take me back to growing up on the farm Where chores were part of daily life and freedom to roam and play was the norm. When Sunday School was never missed and going to school was an adventure. When junior … Continue reading →

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Three Thoughts

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  In a very late response to the challenge posed by Margo at https://theothersideof55.wordpress.com/ I’m posting my answers (three for each question) to this meme: Three names I answer to: Ruth Grandma Mrs. Crates Three places I’ve called home: Vanlue Ohio … Continue reading →

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