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Nickels

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Climbing Downhill

Tucked away at our house, in a safe place with other important items, are two rolls of nickels.  They are wrapped in the paper sleeves that people use to roll coins themselves. On those paper wrappings is handwritten “1958”. Upon … Continue reading →

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Moments Through Time – Aunt and Uncle

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

Sometimes I go through my family picture files to organize them. In doing so, I continue to be sidetracked by the way pictures work with each other. Recently, as I scrolled through Freda’s pictures, arranged by date, I watched her … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Dolls

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

She was classy, looking poised and polished whether she was wearing the latest style or gardening clothes. When she went out, she wore fashionable hats, high heels and carried dressy purses. Aunt Freda took care of us while my mom … Continue reading →

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Freda Gave Us Everett

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

My Great Aunt Freda married Everett in 1934.  They were a good match, complemented each other, and always seemed happy.   Among the things that were kept from their life together, was a beautiful marriage certificate.  It had a pretty envelope made of … Continue reading →

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Aunt Freda and the Magic Attic

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

I was just 4 1/2 years old when she died, but I remember my mom’s Aunt Freda.  Without pictures, I likely wouldn’t remember what she looked like, but even without pictures, I certainly remember what it felt like to be near … Continue reading →

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