Category Archives: memories

“I’LL LOOK AFTER HER”

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

      How about that three cent stamp!  This was the letter Sammy wrote my parents in 1953. Letterhead was Southwestern Bible College in Oklahoma City.  Dated April 10, 1953: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers,         … Continue reading →

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FEELING BITTERSWEET

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

I’m having another birthday soon.  So being nostalgic. FEELING BITTERSWEET Wearing sack dresses and platform shoes Reading Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Feeling bittersweet. Singing “How Much is That Doggie in the Window” Seeing Lassie fight bears and leave them … Continue reading →

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POOR? NOT ME!

Posted on July 29, 2016 by

“I only worked one day last week and Mrs. A. called me yesterday and said she didn’t need me this week either.  So I guess you are going to have to order me some shoes and some underclothes.  I am … Continue reading →

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LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT

Posted on June 8, 2016 by

Age has dulled his mind But thoughts of a spinning top make his face light up. ***** My take on the words “light” and “top” suggested prompt for haiku by Ronovan      

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COAL OIL LAMP

Posted on March 10, 2016 by

(This picture shows a coal oil lamp with a card inserted behind one “prong” of the wick burner.  It will help to explain what mother meant when she told about putting a card at the side of the globe.  It … Continue reading →

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LIFE IN TORNADO ALLEY

Posted on May 15, 2015 by

Air out the bedding and put in the bug bomb!  Cellar cleaning time again.  Ears tuned to the TV weather channel.  It’s tornado season! As a child I was naïve regarding weather.  The only thing we had was hot and … Continue reading →

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