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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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The Easter Dress

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

      In the early 1960’s, when I hit the preteen years, Easter became about fashion.  For weeks before Easter, I would search through the Sears and Roebuck catalog to look at the latest fashions.  I seldom got the … Continue reading →

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I’ll try Anything

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

When Ruth turned sixty-five, she noticed some subtle changes.  Time got away from her, energy levels dropped, and her memory wasn’t sharp.  She knew it was part of the aging process, but she didn’t like it. She tried herbal remedies and … Continue reading →

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One More Time

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

The line of traffic waiting for the ferry was  long. Glenn squirmed in his seat and leaned out the window, trying to see if anything was moving ahead. The sky was blue and the air was fresh, but all he … Continue reading →

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Frog Ditch

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

She was named Lillie, but everyone called her Lil.  Her bright blond hair and sharp blue eyes caught your attention as soon as you met.  She was feisty and fierce and a little bit mouthy, but I loved her for … Continue reading →

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