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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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Glenda’s Garden

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

Glenda and I have been friends since 7th grade when we shuffled textbooks and folders in school lockers next to each other. We also both played the flute in band, although Glenda always played better than I did.  Glenda is one … Continue reading →

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About Those Photos…

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

If you have looked at the age progression photos I’ve put together and shared here over the last weeks, you have seen men and women physically transform through pictures as they age.  For me, and others who knew them personally, the changing faces represent … Continue reading →

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Moving Through Time – “Take 4”

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

I have put together age progression photos of three sets of our grandparents.  Click here, here and here to see them. Creating age progression photos of our fourth set of grandparents presented more of a challenge. I have no pictures of my … Continue reading →

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Moving Through Time – Grand Procession of Granny and Gramps

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

This is the third set of our grandparents that I have had the privilege of knowing and displaying pictures of.  Granny and Gramps lived long lives and we are fortunate to have pictures from every stage. Gramps is shown here. And … Continue reading →

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Moving Through Time – Grand People

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

Thanks to the  generosity of others, we are fortunate to have a great number and variety of pictures of our relatives and ancestors.  Over the past few years, I have used Photoshop to crop and adjust the lighting of pictures. … 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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Moments in Time – Dogs

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

As has happened often, I saw a picture on my computer and it reminded me of a similar picture from another time. I put these photos together to compare back then and more recently. It was fun to put the … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Wheels

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

I remember the excitement of getting that bicycle.  It was brand new and just for me.  It took some time to feel comfortable on it, but it provided fun and freedom. Looking at that picture, I remembered other photos of … Continue reading →

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Proof I Existed – Part 7 Texas to Now

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

This is the last part in a series of posts recounting the treasure of memories from  earlier years of my life.  Some of the pictures and memories are faded, but it’s been fun to recall the adventures I’ve lived. After … Continue reading →

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