“MONDAY… WASH DAY”
This is “ME” – – and must be “MONDAY” – – that is the day to do the Laundry – – and hang it out on the line.
My MOTHER had a wringer-washer – – for doing the laundry – – 1940 and 1950 area – – and that is what I had seen and did learn how to use. When we did the “wash” – – you would have to carry the basket full of wet wash – – up the basement stairs – – and hang on the clothes lines.
Years later – – when we moved back to St.Louis from Florida – – bought a new Washer and matching Dryer – – but since I was always so used to hanging the wash out side on the lines – – well – that is what I did. – – “I still do.”
I still have a brand new dryer – – but never use it – – always hang the wash on the lines – – the only time I used the “dryer” was to “fluff” the pillows – – and that is done very seldom – – so the “Dryer” is still in a brand new condition.
The only reason for mentioning this – – the other day I heard on the radio “NEWS” – – that those that do “Foster CARE” for children will be receiving less – – and a woman was complaining – – she said that she spends $30.00 to$40.00 a month for diapers for the children – – and can not do the care – – without more money from the STATE. – – I do not know what the fees are for the disposable diapers – – as I never used them.
What I do know – – is that I worked at the Restaurant we had in Florida – – and still found the time to wash the cloth diapers and hang them out on the line – – as you can see in the PHOTO – – my son, LEE with ME – -is about a year and a half – – and I always enjoyed the exercise of hanging the clothes out – – and the best part – – is the wonderful smell of fresh smelling sheets, pillow cases and all of the clothes you put so close to the body – – you and everything – – smell so good – – just makes you feel so young and good, too!
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“No wonder … the TELEPHONE is not ringing”
This looks like my “Aunt Irene” – – on the left.
I was wondering – – why she told me the other day she called me – – so often – – but that I did not pick up the phone – – to talk to her – –
So… today – – I receive this PHOTO — above – – of someone showing “Aunt Irene” – – that she has just picked up the wrong … gadget – – – she needs some new glasses…
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“TODAY…Stop Everything for TEN SECONDS”
I believe God wants you to know…
I believe God wants you to know…
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“Happy Birthday… Aunt Irene”
This is the “DAY” – – to wish Aunt Irene a “HAPPY Birthday” – – SOME REAL hot numbers… 07-17-2017 =25 = 7 – – – NOW… IF … I WAS ONE TO – – believe in taking a chance on the HORSES – – and or even to buy LOTTO TICKETS – – TODAY … would surely be the DAY.
So… TODAY… If you are a regular reader – – and you do not need to be in the “swim” of things – – I would not play the numbers as posted above – – because… since I said they were WINNERS – – they will not WIN – – that is the way my LUCK runs. I always get the opposite of what I ask for… or wish for – – that is the way LADY LUCK runs for me – – but for YOU… let me know what “YOU” decided to do???
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This is one of my FAVORITE PHOTOS of Aunt Irene – – maybe 1910 – – with her one and only son, little Bernard.
Aunt Irene has such a beautiful and happy face – – holding her most precious gift – – a wonderful and perfect child – – such a gift only our CREATOR YAHWEH can give to us.
As you can see… Bernard was given everything – – and my MOTHER was only ten years old at this time – – and said that baby, Bernie was just the best of little babies – – everyone enjoyed having him around.
This baby in this PHOTO could be the adopted baby girl – – that the eldest brother Jim and his wife adopted and named “Jimmy Brady” – – but… standing along the side of this building is little “BERNIE” – – just trying to stay out of the way of the PHOTO for the baby. But I am sure glad to see that for some mysterious reason – – we do have a nice shot that shows him as having FUN.
This is really one good looking child – – no doubt about it – – Little Bernie – – was one absolutely destined to – – if at all possible … be more than just a terrific child.
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“The BIRTHDAY GIRL – Out and About”
Some times… the ‘Girls’ just have FUN – – If you are one of those that likes to ‘chit-chat’ and have a voice that is interesting – and always up-to-date – – on all of the latest and greatest things – – you need a group of like-minded people to hang out with.
Now if you join a group of ‘card-players’ – – sure hope you are good – – and know how to WIN – – as I know there are always those that like to make ‘card-playing’ worth their while – – – – as their are some … that have money to bet with – – and know even how to make it increase – – right before your eyes – – and they are so fast with their tricks – – they just rake in more than you can keep up with.
This PHOTO is of the “South-SIDE” Card-Sharks… they may look like a group of old LADIES – – but do not be fooled – – they know the game – – and are out to WIN.
On the left bottom front step and sitting… is our dear Aunt IRENE – – and the lady with that lovely smile… sitting on the right corner is “Mrs. Callahan” she did live on “RED Avenue” a very long time ago – – and since Aunt Irene did not drive – – Mrs. Callahan would swing by and pick up Aunt Irene – – for many an occasion.
There were at least twelve members to this “card-playing club” as they would meet once a month at a different MEMBER’s HOUSE – – for Cards and Refreshments – – and the WINNERS – – always left with prizes – – they won for an afternoon’s hard work… playing cards only… to WIN!
Here is Aunt Irene… right in the center of this PHOTO – – and this is celebrating Tom and Rose – – their WEDDING day – – from the left is Denny Jr., and his wife Judy… IRENE RILEY… and sister to IRENE is MARIE… and the GROOM, TOM McClarren.
This was a wonderful day for all – – so much FUN and LOVE.
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NOW… for one more activity that “Aunt Irene” like to be a part of – – since AUNT IRENE was a member of the “Ladies Solidarity” – – that would take part in the PICNICS – – that the GERMAN St. VINCENT HOME would have in JUNE and August – – every year – – the LADIES of her Church would make things that were raffled off – – “Quilted Bed Spread”
“Pillow CASES” and other items created by the Ladies of the Church – – as their part in the helping to raise money for the Children’s needs… at St. VINCENT.
So… in this PHOTO is… “AUNT IRENE” with nephew and niece … DENNY and JUDY McCLARREN. As you can see in this photo background – – these PICNICS would have lots of people… all early in the morning for MASS – – and they would stay till very late in the evening. One attraction would be the “Chicken Dinners” – – that were so very good – – and also they would have MUSIC all day with a German Band at various times throughout the day.
Almost forgot… they would also have “PONY RIDES” and even a “FERRIS WHEEL” – – so that… there was something for everyone.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY… AUNT IRENE RILEY”
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