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Weekend at Grandma’s
Christmas glitter, In my hair, On the chair, Everywhere. Cookie crumbs and icing blobs on the floor sweep some more. Socks and mittens gone astray Boots and gym shoes in the way. Towels and wash cloths in the bath Band … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, blogging, boomer blog, childhood, family, grandmothers and granddaughters, life, love, memoir, relationships
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Anna and Martha
My Grandmother, Anna, was born in 1900. She had lovely red hair. Her identical twin sister, Martha, looked so much like her that I grew up thinking I had two paternal grandmothers. The sisters were close and much alike … Continue reading
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Tagged 1900, blog, boomer blog, childhood, country life, farm, grandmothers and granddaughters, life, Mason jar, memoir, memories, nature, relationships, simple life, twins, writer
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I was born in a small town….
Homecoming = spirit, dress up days, pep rallies, bonfires, parades, football It’s high school and in a small town, on a scale of 1-10….. Homecoming is a 15. The kids in my granddaughter’s freshman class had made signs and banners … Continue reading
Posted in Kids and Grandkids, My Life
Tagged back to school, balloons, blog, cheerleaders, childhood, class of 2016, country life, elementary school, family, flat tire, football games, granddaughter, grandmothers and granddaughters, homecoming, memories, parades, photography, relationships, simple life, small town, writing
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Back to School… again
Last Saturday I revisited the first school I ever attended. The one I described in my other Back to School blogs. My granddaughter’s freshman volleyball team was playing there. Even though its only about 40 minutes from my home, … Continue reading
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Tagged back to school, best friends, blog, boomer blog, childhood, Class of 68, elementary school, family, grandmothers and granddaughters, high school, life, memoir, memories, memory, photos, Recreation, senior pictures, Volleyball
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The Perfect Grandma
My grandkids mean the world to me. When they come over I try to plan activities for them to do. Mostly because it’s fun, but also because its a lot easier to keep them happy when they are busy. We … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood, family, grandmothers and granddaughters, grandparenting, life, perfect, relationships
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Charm Bracelets, Mothers, and Daughters
“During the 1950′ and 1960’s, the charm bracelet was a must-have accessory for girls.” ….it was the story of your life. At least for a little while. My bracelet was a Christmas present in 1963. It came with one charm … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, boomer blog, bracelets, charms, family, grandmothers and granddaughters, life, love, mothers and daughters, personal, relationships, the 1960's
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