Tag Archives: relationships

Hindsight 20/20

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Dee found it hard to believe how easy it was to dissolve a business that had taken her 40 years to build. The move to the uptown location had been too pricey, and the timing of the market crash hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Marge and Glenn

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

June 16, 1943.  Duluth, Minnesota.  He was almost twenty-two.  She was twenty.  World War II raged in other parts of the world, but for one day, the war was forgotten for this couple.   Glenn was stationed in Duluth after … Continue reading →

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June 16, 1943

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  “I’ll bet no one has ever called Duluth Minnesota paradise,” said Marge, “but that’s what it feels like tonight.” Glenn looked at his new bride and smiled.  “It sure is paradise.” They walked hand in hand along the water, … Continue reading →

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Ginger

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  We were the back hall gang, taking pride in the fact that we didn’t really fit in with the rest of the school.    We had pens printed with our motto…. Back Hall Rules, Rest of School Drools…… We … Continue reading →

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The Table

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

My Grandparents, Orville and Ruth were married in 1917.  They raised 8 children together, the fourth one being my mother, Marjorie.  I don’t know when the oak pedestal table joined the family but I bet it could tell some awesome … 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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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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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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