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Someday…

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

It was an odd hobby, seemingly fitting for a writer. Lelajack had saved every pen she had ever used.   When they dried up, she plunked them into a box.  When it filled up, she got a larger box.  Then … Continue reading →

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Share Your World 2013 Week 20

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Share Your World – 2013 Week 20 Click on the link if you want to join in! Do you like winter, or not, and why? At this time of the year, it’s easy to say NO, because spring is so … Continue reading →

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Party On Ruth!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

According to WordPress,  I have been writing this blog for one year!  They sent me an anniversary card (of sorts).  Just goes to show how much attention I am paying. It has taken me awhile to get the hang of … Continue reading →

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I can’t kneel but I can underwater curtsy

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I’m trying to adjust to a new knee… I really am.  But I am not liking all of the adjustments I have to make. It’s been a little over 5 months since I had knee surgery/replacement and I am graciously … Continue reading →

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Share Your World – 2013 Week 16

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

Oh I am so far behind I don’t even know how far behind I am.  But, no one seems to care if I just jump in sporadically and share my world.  Thanks, Cee, for the questions.  I am still dreaming … Continue reading →

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A Word A Week Challenge: Old

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

The Beach Boys said it well. Oh wouldn’t it be nice if we were older, And we didn’t have to wait so long….. When I was 5 years old, I couldn’t wait to get older.  My brother was 5 years … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night, Pepsi-Cola, and soda crackers

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Soda crackers?  Really?  They were considered a treat? It was 1961, and Saturday night was my favorite night of the week.   Because Sunday morning and Sunday School followed Saturday night… it was bath night.  Everyone got scrubbed from head … 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 Discovery

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Bullying is the hot topic.  I dealt with it as a new teacher in 1971, and was still dealing with it during my final year in 2011. It’s always been there.  I am afraid it always will be. A teacher/friend … Continue reading →

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Maple Sugar Camp

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  Last week my cousin called and invited us down to watch him make maple syrup.  Dave learned the basic process from my Grandpa and through trial and error through the years.   About a year ago he built a small … Continue reading →

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