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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Wistful Wednesday: Halloween
This photo was taken by Auntie Kathy most likely in 1977. Jennifer is on the left she looks about 2 years old. Debra is in the middle she would have been 6 that year and Trica is on the far … Continue reading
Posted in halloween, Wistful Wednesday
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Treats or Tricks
We finally broke down and bought Halloween Candy. We always buy the kinds we like just incase no one shows up. Wishful thinking..or what? Waiting until this week..some candy was on sale…so we bought lots. Not that we need lots..we … Continue reading
Minnesnowda
We woke to snow on the ground on Sunday morning. What fun..as most of you know I am not thrilled about snow or cold… Time to get out the snow boots…or at least socks with crocs. The roads were icy..we … Continue reading
Posted in Minnesota observations, Minnesota Weather, snow
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Old Wheels
My parents had a garage sale..and I bought this wheel. It rested for several weeks near my garage waiting for a really good spot in the yard. Finally the perfect spot was found. Not much grass grows way out there … Continue reading
I am nine years old than him
I was nine years old when my other baby brother was born in 1960. I helped to teach him important stuff..how to drink out of a cup..how to use the potty and how to stay out of trouble. I remember … Continue reading
Posted in Far Side History, Farm Life, my siblings
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Busy Days
The days are busy..filled with projects. I just finished up the Newsletter for the Museum and reports for the annual meeting..and a bit of a slide show program. Whew..it all takes time. This is Chance’s birthday photo. He is focused … Continue reading
Posted in Chance, Fall Projects, Minnesota Weather
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Chance: Eight is Great!
Today I am eight years old! Life is still good. I play ball everyday and walk with Far Guy to get the mail. We go for rides and I bark at horses and cows. At home I herd the squirrels … Continue reading
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Wistful Wednesday: Grandparents
I have two photos of me with my paternal grandparents. This is one of them. My Grandparents don’t look thrilled. I am told that my Grandmother called me Connie Boy instead of Connie Joy. My Grandmother died in 1953 of … Continue reading
The Grandgirls
Maddie is doing better in Math..finally. She has struggled with Math every year for the past nine years. She finally “gets” it. When she shared that news..I was so relieved. What made the difference ..a teacher. Savannah is driving now..she … Continue reading
Posted in Grandchildren
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Train and Toy Show
Sunday we took off and went to the Toy and Train Show. It has been marked on our calendar of events for a few months! It was interesting. This year there were many more old toys. Some old guys must … Continue reading
