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Lost Communication

The anniversary is approaching and I am feeling a bit raw. I’m surprised at this. I keep reminding myself of the full life she lead, of how it was her time to go and of how it’s ok to feel sorrow but I can focus on those good, sweet memories as well. But I just…

Thankful to Be Back, and for Other Things

Hello. I have been away for so long. An explanation, really just a list of excuses, is forthcoming. The important part: I want back in! Of course, I don’t know if I can keep my word and keep posting on a regular basis. But I want back in!!! I decided to post a quick piece…

April A-Z: World War tWo

And to think I thought I’d have a hard time finding something for “W” Monday, December 9th, 1940 I don’t mind working at the office when things are going well. Lots of times I feel as if the girls don’t like me. Today was all right. Went to choir rehearsal. Jakey must be getting rested…

April A-Z: November, 1940

Since I am so far behind, I figured I would add another post. Trying to make up for it, ok? Saturday, November 2nd, 1940 Pouring rain for football games today.Jake and I listened to them all afternoon.His car has been in the garage all week being overhauled.He got it tonight and he, Fila, and I…

April A-Z: Nickelodeon

I have fallen behind on the challenge, but that’s ok! “Blame Naw’lens.” New Orleans Vacation SNL Yes, we try our best to never be those people, but I can blame our New Orleans vacation for the reason I have not been posting. It has been a bit uneventful but very relaxing. Anyway, here is the…

April A-Z: A Month of Many Tears

February, 1941 was a month of many tears. Friday, February 7th, 1941 I was having pains down low today and tears stood in my eyes several times. Right after supper, Jacob came up and we walked in pouring rain down to the library. Brought back some magazines and then brought my radio into the kitchen…

April A-Z: Lady Stuff

This post is a day late. Sorrynotsorry! Husband and I are on vacation and I have one motto: “Don’t rush me, I’m on vacation!” Even still, I may have had this posted on time if I wasn’t himming and hawwwing about whether or not to publish it. I have always been fascinated by this project…

April A-Z: Krol

As I have written about before, Babu has had a friend that always interested me. She wasn’t part of the “main core” of friends but she was important. Please read this post about Johnny Krol before continuing! Who is Johnny Krol? Wednesday, April 26th, 1939 Because I didn’t say hello to Johnny last night,…

Just a day in Janurary, 1941

Nothing in wrong with a simple day. Friday, January 17th, 1941 It rained and thawed after the snow and now it’s just slush. Emmy brought some potato chips today that have flavors of onion, celery, and tamale. Ernie is worried about paying an income tax of over 7.00. Washed my hair tonight and cleaned my…

April A-Z: Initiation

The Nee-Wah girls. They were an exclusive club. I remember Babu writing that she thought they wouldn’t accept Ernie. Then she wrote about her acceptance and never mentioned if Ernie was in or no. In the picture shared with me in this post: April A-Z: Contact Ernie is not in the picture although Babu’s friends…

April A-Z: Holidays

I am currently transcribing the end of 1940 so why not focus on the good days? Here’s to the November Holidays! The first to celebrate is “Peaches’” birthday: Thursday, November 21st, 1940 Gladys Kapinos, Freddy Fila, Jake and I went bowling. Edmund joined us there. Ed and Jake bowled against the 3 of us and…

April A-Z: Grand Adventures and Ghost Towns

The desert has such an allure. I want to move out there. I want to live out there. At the very least, I cannot wait to visit again. That will have to wait as I, sigh, live in New England and, sigh, have to work for a living. There will be an adventure for us…