These are some of the stories Violet has posted about memories of her life in earlier and perhaps more simple times.

Memories of life in the 50s and prior.

Memories of early driving experiences.

Memories of games played as a youngster.

Remembering World War II.

Using or not using to do lists

Dancing at the VFW with husband in 1957

Considering butter versus margarine

Trips I would like to take

Decorating for Christmas

Reusing gift boxes and family gifts

I like SNOW

My First Job

Dollar store..$ eyes

Remember, you would fill a little can with the stuff and then push the pump in and out

July 4th and crowds

THEY WERE ALWAYS AGREEABLE AND WOULD SAY "OK MOM" WHEN I ASKED THEM TO DO ANYTHING, AND THEN AGAIN, AND AGAIN

HE WAS A PARAPALEGIC, NO ONE TO CARE FOR HIM. LIVED IN HIS CAR

I remember climbing up on a chair to reach the phone which was on a serving table in the dining room.

I do remember the old wringer washer we had....What a pleasure. NOT!

One time my Dad was running for county freeholder the same time Eisenhower was running for president

there is always a little kid around that is just looking for someone to call "Grammie".

I remember Bill Haley's band. They used to play at a local bar

One thing I wish, is the tv would stop putting these retired old generals on and getting their opinions,

My kids watched them and I used to tell them how it took 10 wks to see the end















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