“Talking About BIKES” “I have had a FEW”
This is how I looked when going to “HIGH SCHOOL” – – the Bus Service in Saint Louis was on strike – – but … that was no excuse for me to stay HOME – – – – My little School Beret on top of the “Dunce Hat” – – since that is what I felt like – – having to ride all the way to “Rosati- Kain High School on Lindell Boulevard – – from Carter and Linton Avenue – – and had to carry my school books – – I am guessing this went on for at lest a week. (1950’s)
This is me at “St. Vincent’s” – – maybe fifth or sixth grade – — and this is on the “Girl’s side of the Play Ground.”
Naturally my brothers DENNY and TOMMY would want to ride the bike from time to time – – and sometimes I did share it – – I could not ride the bike all the time – – did have a few other things to do – – like work.
So… this next PHOTO is of DENNY – – and he did ride quite often – – can not remember TOMMY ever wanting to ride – – not at lest when I had film in my camera.
“Here’s a THUMBS-UP” – – how in the world would someone my age – – now… ride this – – nothing like giving it a thought or two – – just glad that no one talked me into buying – – sometimes… my son, Al talks me into buying something – – that he likes more than I – – but I am guessing – – this was not just what he wanted?
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“Birthday Memories from a LONG TIME ago”
“Down… ‘MEMORY LANE’… for RAYE in CALIFORNIA”
Since we were talking on the telephone…today – – just thought that this collage of photos – – from the “German St. Vincent’s Home” will have you maybe remembering some good old days – – some thing even special – – that may have happen… so long ago???
This page of “PHOTOS” is from the … “1950 – Souvenir Program” – this book does have a good number of “old” PHOTOS – – and what I can not figure out…is that in all the years that I was there – – I can not find any PHOTOS – – of which my brothers DENNY and TOMMY or even of myself… just nothing shown – – all though in the PHOTO with the three girls on bikes – – they do have someone on one of those bikes – that does belong to me?
As far as I can figure… is that there must have been only some special ORPHANS – that were used in the special dress up for a special time to be photographed.
Like they say… In LIFE…everyone has their own fifteen minute of FAME and FORTUNE… and being in the Orphanage – – was not to be a very special TIME for me. That must have been a TIME for a much deeper understanding …for me to learn…maybe something more substantial to the type of LIFE and the WORK …including what my FAMILY would be and their needs – – requiring something that you need … in the line of strength and to develop more FAITH in how I would be able to use those special talents and to use them to the best of my ability.
In other words… “We are here to LIVE and LEARN” – – do that and someday – – better things will come along for all!
So…looking back…I think that I have done most of what I was suppose to do – and – I am still learning – – so that I can always do somethings a little better – – than the day…before!
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAYE… in California – and many more…and celebrate all week – – that is the best way to have a BIRTHDAY!”
Also… sending special BLESSINGS from our CREATOR – – that all is well with you and your FAMILY – – now and forever! D.V.
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“Rayetta’s Birthday is almost here”
As “good luck” would have it- let us rejoice and have a merry good time helping those who have “Birthdays” this month – celebrate to the fullest!
March 2nd – 2018 – Rayetta Ludwig Mangano – a very good friend of mine, starting all the way back to the good ole’ 1940s and German St. Vincent Orphan Home –“Good Luck and Best Wishes!”
On this PHOTO – L – R Mary Jane – – Grandma – – Carol
As a saver of old PHOTOS – – found two of a Class Mate – Carol Ludwig – – the card that she sent the photos of herself to me – – were to “GET WELL’ – – wishes of “GOOD CHEER” – – “BEST WISHES” – – – and “HEALTH” – – and her message to me was to send to her – – a PHOTO of myself to her. I should have checked the date or Post Mark – – just to see if… I was under the weather back then – – but sure was glad that a friend thought of me – – and was sending “GOOD WISHES” – – as good wishes always help – – and each time that I look at the card – – I start to feel much better – – now at a much older age.
Back then… I did not make notes… like I do today – – so… I do not know if I did send a PHOTO – – back to Carol Ludwig. Sure hope that I did?
“Miss Carol Ludwig”
“PHOTOS” make up – – for the forgotten memories – – as these computers were not around – – – way back and when – – and so many of us older generation – – just have given up – – in trying to keep up with all of these new up to the minute gadgets?
My GRAND-CHILDREN work so fast and just know everything about these gadgets … today – – and I know nothing of all the fast short-cuts of how to work my fingers so fast across this key-board – – what wonders for today in 2018 compared to way back in the 1940’s.
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“SUNSET CAT and her travels”
“9 Lives” to the Rescue!
With all the snow we have had – lots of ice and snow covered ground for the last two weeks –guess what shows up? The “Sunset Cat” – herself!
Since we had so much snow and the ground was covered with the thick white stuff – there was no way the birds could get a good meal – so we put out more bird feeders – even on our deck- and you know who comes for a visit to my back door – the “Sunset Cat” and always to my door. Well, with the bad weather – the “Sunset Cat” found a safe place to keep warm and find a free meal? “I’m guessing” because no one really owns a “cat” they will own you. They show up and you hurry to please them and as long as you please them – they will continue to visit you – since cats like the “royal” treatment – they like to receive – – only from some of their extra special and favorite friends.
Like I have been telling everyone, the birds of all “NATIONS” and “KINDS” have found a free meal here, as well as a very unwanted and very hungry old squirrel, who will eat and or likes something in the bird feed – just as if it was a good “nut” just for him to enjoy and then scare some of the poor birds away! So, a new job for me is to be a “police man” and run off the old squirrel. So, when I do not see the birds eating – there has to be a good reason – someone big enough to eat “birds” is lurking around – that’s when I go in for the running off of the old “critters” that are not nice and or friends to birds.
Yesterday, shortly after having put fresh food in the feeders – no birds – flying in for a free meal? Looking out on the deck- who do you think is sitting on the rail watching all the birds fly by and then away – wondering – who in the world … invited a cat? I had a small amount of cat food and fed the cat. After awhile the cat left – and a long time after her departure – the birds did start to come back for a meal. Would you believe the “SUNSET Cat” returned for a second meal – the same day?
My son, Al went to the store and picked up a bag of “9 Lives” – just for the Sunset Cat! I told the cat, as if she would understand a word that I’m saying – “we all have to share our space – and if she runs into problems – this “9 Lives” will help her to live longer!” Maybe even to give her the extra strength to fight off – – all of those bigger and wilder animals – – that are lurking around the “Sunset Park” – – each one looking for a free tid-bit of something “good to eat” – – and to be able to stay alive for another day!
We will see what happens! Only our CREATOR can help all of those animals – – that are dropped off in the PARK – in hopes – – that some will find a new home? D.V.
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“TODAY is a WONDERFUL DAY – WARM with SUNSHINE”
“Rain-Bow” is my name!”
“Spring Time” is just around the corner and when you look at the above photo – you are looking at “Miss Rain-Bow” born on April 4th, 2006. “Valentine” is the Mother’s name and on this ‘birth-day’ of our brand new baby…“RAIN-BOW” – there was the biggest of a very special kind of “RAIN-BOW” in the sky above… and it was the most beautiful of days for a little filly to be born!
Just looking at this photograph – you can see how the “SKY” above is rejoicing – – so that you would almost think that someone has just painted this “master-piece.” Just look at the special way the colors – – are formed – – to just blend into each other – just the way the colors would look… if you were painting on the canvas – with a bushy paintbrush?? These colors on this canvas are for a sign – – exactly done for the purpose of our “Almighty Creator” – who saw fit to have another of HIS “beautiful animals” give birth to a very beautiful baby filly – just so the proud owner of this wonderful event could see by all the wonderful colors in the sky – the baby filly’s name should be called “RAIN-Bow” – and so – we will all get to enjoy some of the wonders that are found – – sometimes in small and little FARM areas – – – in the center of the “UNITED STATES”… that we might even call – “a little piece of Heaven!”
Thank you – Darlene – for sharing … by sending some of the prize PHOTOS of some of the extra special gifts – that we receive from our Creator! AS only – – our CREATOR can send special gifts of “NEW LIFE” to us – – if we will … but ask – – we will receive! D.V.
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“one HORSE to another HORSE”
“As One Horse to Another…”
“Shadow – I just want you to know – that I really appreciate your being right…by my side!” “You know that when – My Mother , Valentine died – I was really afraid to be without her and was wondering if there would be – – anybody – to really take a liking to me – as I am kinda – on the “bossy” side – and most of the animals here do not like ‘others’ and also – those who are – – younger “bossy” animals?” “What I am trying to say – is that – you seem to tag-a-long with me – all the time – and you don’t’ seem to mind me giving out with the orders?”
“Digger – I like it… that you like me – and, you’re giving me orders – is just… “OKAY” – – because when our owner Darlene came to the ranch where I was – – I could hear her tell the owner – that – she needed a very young horse to grow up with her little baby “Digger” – who had just lost his “MOTHER” – and she was wanting someone – who would act almost like a sister… to her little “DIGGER”, baby!” “So, – If you do not mind me following you around and being at your side – almost – all the time – “I’m just tickled… PINK” – to be your very best FRIEND!”
“Shadow – how about us meandering over and see what is in the feed basket for tonight?’ Looks like a few of the other horses are heading over – so we may as well be in line – and see who gets extra – special treatment tonight???” “I just love when – Lee our owner – gets back from being on the road as he always likes to play with each of us – and that’s something that they did not do at the other ranch – where I was – I just love people – the ones that LOVE me back!”
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Mary Ellen Aldrich “My sons wanted horses – – and we moved and bought horses – – the best thing for children to learn… to take care of their own horse… daily – – feeding and cleaning the stalls – – and the reward to learn to ride your very own horse – – – – early care and work skills – – – with rewards that last a life time – – – good for all children” *********
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