When I was a boy I loved to help garden with my grandparents and parents. Radishes were my favorite garden vegetable. Not because I am particularly fond of eating radishes, but because they were the first to emerge from the ground and then they were the first to be picked! (Full Index to Grandpa’s Journal)Continue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #16: Radishes”
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December 16-22, 1945
“Wilma took the solo part in one of the songs“ Thursday, December 20, 1945 16 Sun. We made uncooked marshmallows. Finished all our last minute wrapping. Had supper early & all came in to Church tonight to the White Gift Service which Isabelle was in. Very nice, but the music was fast & not soContinue reading “December 16-22, 1945”
December 9-15, 1945
“I’ve never seen so many nuts in my life.“ Thursday, December 13, 1945 9 Sun. Wrapped presents all afternoon. Got them tied in brown paper even. Had a real good supper. Went to bed at 8 o’clock & to sleep right away. 10 Mon. Mr. Stutt brought us to town. Very cold! If I hadn’tContinue reading “December 9-15, 1945”
December 2 – 8, 1945
“Mr. McIntosh who was tight, came up to pay his account.“ Tuesday, December 4, 1945 2 Sun. Did our usual odds & ends this morn. I phoned & asked Elton, Ailyne & daughter to come over this aft. I then gave the downstairs a general clean up & had got my room well underway whenContinue reading “December 2 – 8, 1945”
November 25 to December 1, 1945
“I am nineteen today.“ Saturday, December 1, 1945 25 Sun. I addressed some Christmas Cards today. We were going to invite Freemans over, but didn’t. I played the piano awhile, & Dad got out his mouth organ. Played a little after Dad did his chores, then went to bed. Really a very nice day. WroteContinue reading “November 25 to December 1, 1945”
November 18-24, 1945
“S.S.R. arrived home … 10,000 people in town.” Saturday, November 24, 1945 18 Sun. Beautiful Hoar Frost this morn. Set my hair. Celeste Fellner’s came over before 3 o’clock. We had a fairly nice afternoon. Had supper, they left before 8, and I went to bed early. 19 Mon. Had a grand sleep last night.Continue reading “November 18-24, 1945”
November 11-17, 1945
“Rather a blue morning.” Monday, November 12, 1945 11 Sun. Washed & set my hair this morn. Had lunch, read the papers & played the piano a few minutes. Mom asked Stutts up for supper. I combed my hair & did my nails. Also rested awhile. Wrote letters this evening. 12 Mon. Mom brought usContinue reading “November 11-17, 1945”
November 4-10, 1945
“Changed trains at Regina & M.J.. Thursday, November 8, 1945 4 Sun. Fairly nice day, though no sun. The girls brought me to town to go to Saskatoon C.C.Y.M. Convention on the train. Mable Coleman & I went together. Had one hour wait in Regina. Saw Gordon. One hour in Moose Jaw. Travelled with Mr.Continue reading “November 4-10, 1945”
October 28 to November 3, 1945
“Premier Douglas spoke.” Friday, November 1, 1945 28 Sun. Mrs. Stewart called me at 10 o’clock. I went to Church, met Mom & the girls. We heard Mr. (Dr.) Glover speak. He certainly was wonderful. Came back to Stewarts & heard the end of Mr. S’s sermon on the radio. Went home. Linda & ElmerContinue reading “October 28 to November 3, 1945”
October 21 to 27, 1945
“No ice-cream.” Thursday, October 25, 1945 21 Sun. Put in the morning. Had church at 3 today which was followed by Sunday School. This is the last Sunday for it. Went to Pete Gaabs, but they weren’t home so went to see Ailyne & Elton. Stutts were there, so came home. Had supper & spentContinue reading “October 21 to 27, 1945”