It began it’s non-retail store shelf life as an anniversary present to my husband’s parents on their fiftieth anniversary. And several years past their sixtieth anniversary, after they had both passed away, it was returned to me. I think my mother-in-law may have thought it was a bit of an outrageous gift; she was a …
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Silly Old Grandmother with Pictures in Purse
Fifty years ago, a woman received this photo album as a gift from her daughter-in-law. A gift, in part, to commemorate the birth of the family’s first grandchild; a baby girl. A gift that, by the looks of it, was carried for years, treasured, and looked at often. At least that’s how I imagine it. …
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To the Wise Women…
Although I’m not what you’d call a “religious” person, I have a certain degree of appreciation for the world philosophies that embrace the roles of women, especially those in roles of teachers and mentors. In some belief systems there are “wise women” who guide younger women and are highly respected for their experience and knowledge. …
Dear R:
Dear R: I have this thing, this cold piece of metal that once belonged to you. At one point in time it served as a lighter, but try as I might, (and being your granddaughter, I mightily tried), I was unable to set it to working order. So, it sits. And I wonder… where did …