Memories 1950s

As a young child, I loved listening to the record player and swinging on my swing. Sister Terry was 5 years older and I learned from her. My grandparents had a cabin at Deep Creek where we spent many summer days playing with cousins, swimming in the fresh water, fishing and crabbing. I loved the meals of fresh fish and eating watermelon outside. I made my first scrapbook, cutting pages of Annette Funicello stories out of my Aunt's salon magazines. In the first grade, I was sad to leave home and my Mom. We went to Sunday School, dressed in fancy hats and shoes, where I made many friends. When entering school, I joined the girl scouts and made life-long friendships. I took ballet lessons at the town Union hall. In school I was competitive, yet ornery. I enjoyed music, acrobatics, swimming and crafts. We moved into our newly built house in 1960 when my Grandparents moved along beside us. Brother Jim was born in 1958.

The "Scrap Book" on the right of the page is a pocket I sewed onto the background sheet. I has a few mementos inside-a birthday card signed in my Dads' handwriting, the hospital bill when I was born (some $50) and a few pictures.

In the picture of the group at Vacation Bible School, I'm the little girl (I was 2) on the right, bottom row.  That's me and my sister in the boat in the picture on the left.

Bloomin Birthday

While I'm not a fan of another birthday, we started celebrating a week ago when Bob got me roses! Then we took a trip to some old stomping grounds-Huntington and Charleston where we lived and worked in the late 70s and early 80s. We skyped with Greg and Michelle on Sunday morning, then Chris came with flowers, cake and more Sunday afternoon. While in Huntington, I visited with my old colleagues at Marshall.

March 2020

January Cards

This birthday card is for my former colleague Brenda.  She misses work-I called her after Christmas to say I missed her too.

This birthday wish is sent to you
To celebrate in all you do
Your heart is kind
Your soul is true
This kindness is but one with you.

 Birthday card for my sister Terry. I gave her a primrose in a pretty "Love" box that had spaces for 2 other plants.

It means so much throughout the year
to have a sister just like you,
You're thoughtful, warm and caring,
and understanding too.
That's why this Birthday message comes with thanks and special love,
To wish you all the happiness
you're so deserving of.

For my friend Betty who has post chemo nausea. She said the ginger cookies I gave her zapped the nausea. I also gave her a "healing" charm.

For Jim, a former colleague who was born on groundhog day.

 

Today is rather special,
And it really wouldn't do,
If I ignored this notable occasion,
By not sending good wishes to you,
For you deserve some recognition,
For what you do for others each day,
You never command any attention,
You just do it in your own quiet way,
A thoughtful and considerate gentleman,
Head and shoulders above the rest,
So this cards holds lots of love and thoughts,
Hoping this birthday is one of the best!