Tag Archives: old memories

99 years ago

Posted on September 27, 2010 by farside

My maternal Grandmother was born on September 26, 1911.  Her father( Dietrich) was not a nice man and not much is known about her mother ( Amanda) as she died when Grandma was 15 months old, Amanda fell ( or … Continue reading →

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Val Chatel

Posted on July 31, 2010 by farside

Yesterday I was transported back in time. I was a teenager learning to downhill ski. My best friend in high school Cathie was a skier..she would invite me to go along. I was not a very good skier, I was … Continue reading →

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My Brother

Posted on March 26, 2009 by farside

Fifty-Five years ago today was a monumental day in my life. I was two and a half years old. My brother was born, I had to learn to share my parents attention. He had colic, he made everyone tired. My … Continue reading →

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What is it? Revealed

Posted on March 23, 2009 by farside

When I was a little girl, on Sunday mornings I put my offering for church in a hankie and tied up the ends. All little girls at our church did this if they didn’t have a little purse or pockets. … Continue reading →

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What is it?

Posted on March 22, 2009 by farside

A little fun today. I will give you a hint. I used this a long time ago..when I was a little girl. Leave your guess! Tomorrow I will tell the story:)  

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