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Hindsight 20/20
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
Posted in Friday Fictioneers
Tagged blog, changes, hindsight, loyalty, personal, relationships, small business, trust, WordPress
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Marge and Glenn
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
Posted in Friday Fictioneers, My Life
Tagged Carey Ohio, Coast Guard, Duluth MN, enlisted, family, Midwest, personal, photos, relationships, WordPress, WWII
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June 16, 1943
“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
Posted in My Life
Tagged 1943, blog, Duluth, Friday Fictioneers, life, love, parents, personal, relationships, WordPress
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Ginger
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
Posted in My Life
Tagged blog, family time, inspiration, life, personal, relationships, school, work
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The Table
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
Posted in Farm Life, Kids and Grandkids, My Life
Tagged changes, family time, life, relationships, school, work
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Connecting
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
Take me Back
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 boomer blog, childhood, family, life, memoir, memories, relationships
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Three Thoughts
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
One More Time
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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Tagged boomer blog, Friday Fictioneer, love, memories, relationships
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Frog Ditch
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