Category: The Softer Side
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Idle Time is Memories Motivation
The other day, looking for “busy work” so as to avoid jobs like cleaning the cellar, etc., I chanced on my teens era RCA Victrola. It’s a trade model and […]
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Ramblings from an Aging Mind
Wow, survived the holidays with no more cracked ribs or crushed toes. This included cookie day with our daughter, our friend and her daughter, family get-togethers; didn’t have to wrap […]
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The Thing is Napping
It’s December 1st. The calendars have been changed, all the leaves raked up, the gardening tools put away, the snow shovels are out, the snow tires are on the cars, […]
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Appreciation Day
What made me think of writing on this subject was a headline on Facebook that asked, “How many women say thank you to a person who has held a door […]
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My first Article for Wheel Tracks
I’ve been giving this, my first article for Wheel Tracks, some thought in recent weeks and with that a lot of reminiscing. It all starts with my first encounter with […]
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Hello 2016!
First, wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year! We had our Colorado daughter and grandson here for Christmas, which was a good all-family-together time, including my brother Scott […]
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Goodbye 2015
If you are reading this, then Christmas is over and thoughts of putting this season away and what 2016 will bring are on your mind. Did I get what I […]
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Grandmother’s Button Box
It’s late March and the weather hasn’t been very conducive to bringing out the spring bonnet, so I spent one Sunday sorting out some closets. One of the things that […]
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A Nice Fall Day On The Roads
The Gypson Tour on Saturday, October 3rd, was a delightful ride. Wow! Who, besides Bob and Wendy Chase, knew all those scenic roads even existed. They did a great job […]
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Antique Clothing Collectors Criteria
Collecting antique clothing can be lots of fun and rewarding. To avoid costly mistakes here are some guides to use. Condition: Inspect the fabric carefully, a small tear could mean […]