For years there have been rumors about the possibility of the Government discontinuing the production of pennies. They say with the cost of living going up and up, that pennies should become obsolete. I’ve never agreed with that presumption and think that pennies will always have a place in American society.Today I read an article that the Government has come out with new designs for the penny. That’s quite a 180 from never making any more to coming out with [...]
I’m thinking of digging out my mother’s wedding dress, that has been in a chest, at the foot of the bed, in one of the upstairs bedrooms and giving it to my sister to have and to hold. But before I do that I want to look at some different types of garment bags, so that I can give it to her fully protected, safe and secure. I never knew that there was so many different types of these protective [...]
As a kid, we were required to eat breakfast every morning before leaving the house. Even if it meant being late for school. However, if we were tardy we did get in trouble.Mother would often rise early and cook a hearty breakfast for the entire family. One of my favorites was her creamed chipped beef on toast, with a side of scrambled or fried eggs. I can’t help but think of Mother every time I enjoy creamed chipped beef for [...]
Soon it will be February, and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. My mother was born on February 14th, so it was always a day that my mother enjoyed immensely. Mother really had an eye for all things shiny and pretty, so diamonds always were a hit for her. Dad tried his best to give her everything that she always wanted and once in a while he would present to her on February 14th some very nice Diamond earrings gift that [...]