Tag: heirlooms

# 5135

It hit me right in the feels when she asked. Bam! I did not expect it to have the power it had has. I fall short trying to express how happy I am to see them again; better yet to have them in my house. It’s a card table and four matching chairs. They are…

Lucy’s Shortcake–1933

What better way to combine many of my loves into one than write about our family recipes using farm fresh food that I have grown? I’ve been chewing on the idea for quite a while and I’d rather not stew any longer. Please join in and let me know what you think of my debut…

Doorknobs & Doilies

Until I read the words, I had no idea. Who made this beautiful doily and where it came from was a mystery. I found it among many similar items in my mother’s attic. It was made by my great grandma Orah who, apparently, was quite crafty. Given the era and level of family poverty, her…