“I felt like a million dollars when I got up. It wore off through the day.“ Monday, December 11, 1944 9 Sat. Got up at 10. Mom & Isabelle went to town with Stutts. Shirley Bennett came over, so she & Shirley practiced their song for Christmas. The four of us (Wilma, Shirley & I)Continue reading “December 9-15, 1944”
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December 2-8, 1944
“Gee! I had a swell time! Danced nearly every dance. “ Friday, December 8, 1944 2 Sat. Just polished the kitchen floor & gave the girls their lessons Did a lot of other things I had to. Went down and skated with Doris from 4 til 4.45. Came back with she & her folks for supper.Continue reading “December 2-8, 1944”
November 25 to December 1, 1944
“Today I am eighteen. “ Friday, December 1, 1944 25 Sat. Didn’t accomplish much of anything this morn. The rest all went to town this afternoon, so I wrapped 16 Christmas gifts. Did Bookk. tonight & still didn’t have a balance at 10.30. Snowed this afternoon. 26 Sun. Rather a dry day. I lay down twiceContinue reading “November 25 to December 1, 1944”
Short Sermon on “CONFRONTATION”
I have just published a new short sermon. Here is an excerpt: “Since I am a confessed sinner, I have an endless supply of personal examples of “what NOT to do” regarding almost every human sin. However, in this case, my record is so dismal that … well, please forgive me …” Click Here toContinue reading “Short Sermon on “CONFRONTATION””
November 18-24, 1944
“Although Lorna’s brother was killed, she was at school and is a regular brick. “ Monday, November 20, 1944 18 Sat. Up at 8.45. Puttered around this morn. Mom, Dad, Isabelle & Wilma went to town this afternoon. I kept Shirley. Had a sleep then did some homework, & got supper. Wrapped Christmas presents this evening.Continue reading “November 18-24, 1944”
November 11-17, 1944
“Mr Woodwork was filing the horses teeth.” Saturday, November 11, 1944 11 Sat. Washed underwear, gave the girls lessons, fixed clothes etc. Woodworks came this afternoon. Mr Woodwork was filing the horses teeth. They stayed to supper. The girls went to town to the show with Stutts. Had a nice visit. I showed them myContinue reading “November 11-17, 1944”
November 4-10, 1944
“All went out skating on the slough. Shirley even took a few strides alone” Sunday, November 5, 1944 4 Sat. Dad called us at 9.30. He had had breakfast. He went to town before noon to get Isabelle & anti-freeze put in the car. Wilma & I worked til the middle of the afternoon. SheContinue reading “November 4-10, 1944”
October 28 to November 3, 1944
“Made a Jack O’Lantern for the girls from pumpkin Uncle Tom brought out.” Sunday, October 29, 1944 28 Sat. Cleaned the living room. Gave Shirley & Wilma each a lesson. Scrubbed half of the kitchen floor, Mom finished it, and Isabelle waxed it. I took a bath this afternoon. Did a little homework. Dad wentContinue reading “October 28 to November 3, 1944”
Announcing our Photo Gallery from 2020
Our table did not host many grandchildren in 2020. When they are here, everyone loves to watch the photo loops that grandpa runs constantly on the old TV above the sewing machine. These loops are changed periodically but always feature a series from our 100+ years photo inventory. We are in the process of loadingContinue reading “Announcing our Photo Gallery from 2020”
2021 Read Through The Bible
When I was regularly in the pulpit, this was the time of year for a Read-Through-The-Bible message. First, let’s explore why we do that at all. Why is the Bible sooo important? For me, the Bible is part of my communication, communion if you will, with Jesus Christ. Jesus and I also communicate in manyContinue reading “2021 Read Through The Bible”