Tag Archives: memoir

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 →

Posted in My Life | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Kids and Grandkids, My Life | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Kids and Grandkids, My Life | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in My Life | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in My Life | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

PJ’s

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

Ahhhh…. snuggly, cuddly, soft and comfy, silky, satiny, velvety and cozy, pajamas. Lately, there has been  nothing that can soothe me like a good pair of pajamas. They bring me joy.  Slip on a pair of white fluffy stretchy socks, … Continue reading →

Posted in My Life | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Smiles and Tears

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  At the grocery last week, I glanced up from the piles of food moving slowly toward the bagging area.   The old man was standing by the customer service desk, hunched over with baggy faded overalls.  He shuffled slowly … Continue reading →

Posted in My Life | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Whistle Stop

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  “C’mon Ralph!  Hurry up! “ Ampersand jogged alongside the track with Ralph. When they reached the clearing, helicopters hovered over the area.  Ampersand waved a small American flag and Ralph began to bark. “Shhhh…Ralph. Behave.”   As the train approached, … Continue reading →

Posted in Friday Fictioneers, My Life | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Riding my Bike

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

She was waiting for me at the end of the sidewalk with her hands on her hips. “You may as well put that bicycle in the garage for the next two weeks. You could have been killed.  Lucky for you … Continue reading →

Posted in My Life | Tagged , , , , , | 15 Comments

Why the Salesman Couldn’t Make the Sale….

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

It wasn’t the product.   The shiny vacuum cleaner fit neatly in a small box.  But when the salesman took all the pieces and parts out of the box and starting snapping, fitting, and twisting them together, it overwhelmed me.   … Continue reading →

Posted in My Life | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments