Tag Archives: marriage

Almost the Last minute.

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Yesterday we celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary.  In honor of that occasion, a few stories from the past came to mind that I probably should share.  Here is the first one. It was late July 1971.    I would graduate … Continue reading →

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What the H?

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I am reblogging an old post because I can’t keep up with NaBloPoMo!  I tried, I really did.  I think I may have missed a day,too, but I am not even sure at this point.  Anyway, enjoy this post about husbands … Continue reading →

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The Hope Chest

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Do today’s young women know what a Hope Chest is?  Are they still a “thing”? Hope Chests have been around for a long time.  Young unmarried girls would collect things to place in their hope chest, things that they hoped … Continue reading →

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Miss Monce

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I was nine years old when we first met.  She was in her sixties.   She was a tiny little lady, somewhat elfish in appearance.   Miss Monce was always impeccably dressed in silky dresses,  some with large, lacy collars. … Continue reading →

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I was Primitive, before Primitive was cool

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Many folks are following the primitive decorating trend now.  It’s all about using antiques and rustic-looking objects to decorate your home.  It’s also about recycling and repurposing objects that you may already have or that you can buy cheaper than … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: The Clock

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I had never been this nervous in my entire life.  Never.  Does every bride have the jitters on her wedding day?  I was usually as calm as a cucumber.  Not today. My mom and I were in the Sunday School … Continue reading →

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Thinking maybe I should devote an entire blogsite to my husband.   Despite his obsessive/compulsive workaholic demeanor, he is pretty funny.   In almost 41 years I haven’t quite figured out how his brain works or if it does. This … Continue reading →

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