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I’M OLDER THAN … FITTED SHEETS!

Posted on June 24, 2021 by oneta hayes

I have rid myself of many bed linens.  Although I almost always strip the bed, wash and dry the sheets and remake the bed on the same day, I was careful to keep an extra pair of sheets just in … Continue reading →

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THAT DRIVES ME TO DRINK

Posted on March 20, 2021 by oneta hayes

I made a reservation to have my fingernails done. Noon tomorrow? Okay, fine. About 15 minutes later I got a call asking if I could come in at 4:00 today. Okay, fine. I arrived on time. The place was full … Continue reading →

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SADIE BECOMES A LADY

Posted on December 3, 2020 by oneta hayes

There once was a child named Sadie Who bounced, jumped, and twirled As bands slipped from hair uncurled. Would Sadie ever become a lady? Now ninety, age has done her no favors And sitting has now replaced labors. Her mind … Continue reading →

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“I’LL LOOK AFTER HER”

Posted on February 14, 2020 by oneta hayes

      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 oneta hayes

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 oneta hayes

“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 oneta hayes

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 oneta hayes

(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 oneta hayes

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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