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“Always Keep a “FORK” in your hand!”
The other day as I was looking at this PHOTO – – – just started to remember an old story – – can not remember who told this story – – but it is important to always have a “FORK” in hand!
Only… if you are as old as ME… that’s me… Mary Ellen in the blue and white dress – – and with a “FORK” in hand.
In the 1930’s and 1940’s there were large families – – you know Mothers stayed at home and the men were at the work place or even in the care of good old “UNCLE SAM” – – men were called up for service – – since there was always something going on … and AMERICA sent her young men to settle the differences and at a high price to be paid.
More than half of today’s population does not know about the “Ration Books” that were issued to each member of a FAMILY – – and with out the sugar coupon – – you could not buy a bag of sugar. There were coupons for so many things – – that a family might need – – but – without that special coupon … we sure did get the message to learn to do without.
So… for the story – – as I remember – – This older lady was about ready to leave this world and she was giving instructions to her family… “what ever you do… be sure that this “FORK” that I have in my hand… is in my hand – – when you take me… to the FUNERAL Parlor – – and – – just before they start to lower my casket into the ground at the CEMETERY – – be sure this “FORK” is still in my hand.”
The “FAMILY” had no idea as to why they should honor this request – – so one person just blurted out – -“Why do you have to have a “FORK” in your hand when you die and are put into the grave?”‘
“You just do not know or do not remember – – but when our Church would have their weekly evening meal for all of us in the Church “HALL” where… they would serve all of us large families – – since so many of us did not get enough to eat – – we were told “Be sure to keep your “FORK” in your hand… otherwise you will not be able to eat – – as we do not have extra “FORKS” to hand out for everyone in your FAMILY!” “In fact they told us – – just keep your “FORK” with you at all times – – you never know where you will be … and if you have your “FORK” you can eat – – when ever something is offered to you!”
So… as the story goes – – this lady said that… she always had a “FORK” wrapped in a napkin – – and took it with her and in her purse – – and said , “I want to be ready to eat at all times – – where and when I go – Have my “FORK” in HAND!” And… just so fast… her arm went up into the air… singing out…”FORK IN HAND!”
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“Share and Enjoy – Help Yourself DEAR”
“Here’s a question for you”… “Which came FIRST… the CHICK or the DOG?” – – Take note of the date on the PHOTO… ‘June 1960’ – – that’s only … 58 years ago?
This is after our first “Easter” in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – – and for this “EASTER” – – had bought four (4) baby chicks – – not knowing if this was a good idea or not – – I remembered that when I was small we had “Chickens” and their eggs were plentiful – – since everyone had either a “Victory Garden” or some other way of providing extra food – – during the WWII days – – something extra – – to help feed the family.
The boys wanted a “DOG” – – so… to the “Dog Pound” we went and the “DOG” you see in these photos – – they picked out as a friendly and nice dog. Lots of names were tried out on the “DOG” – – and she would answer to “MISSY” – – so “MISSY” was her name.
“How do you like the top PHOTO – – they are both eating without killing each other?”
BUT… the bottom PHOTO… looks like a “Mexican Stand-OFF” – – “Come a step closer… MISSY… and I’ll have “YOU” for my dinner…today!”
“Little Lee… to the rescue… with a pan in hand… some grain or special ‘chicken chow’ just for the lonely “Easter Chick” – – – – but the poor “chick” is probably thinking… “LEE is too big – – bigger than that old out side “DOG” – – I just better… back off – – and see if he sets that pan of food down some where – – where I can eat in peace and quite?”
That was – – one… smart CHICK – – survived for a very long time. This…”EASTER CHICK” found a special bushy bush … right under the bedroom window of our next door neighbor – – made her nest there – – which was alright with me… but – – our neighbor, Mrs. Morgan – – a very lovely retired neighbor – – likes our children and us – – but finally let us know – – that the “Chick” must go – – wakes her up – – too early every day – – especially – – when she wants to sleep late!
We told the “FARMER” that delivers our ‘fresh eggs’ to the restaurants – – and we were given permission to bring the “CHICK” to the ‘FARM’ – – “WOW”… what a change for our “EASTER CHICK” – – took off around the “FARM” as if she owned the place – – strut her stuff – – must have been one of those royal “Dynasty TYPE CHICKS” – – finally returned to her natural calling – – and just took over as the “FARMS’ ROYAL ROOSTER” – – – from then on – – that FARMER did more business than ever. Not only more visitors to his FARM – – but loved seeing and talking to visitors that passed the story around – – about his “Royal Rooster” addition to the FARM!
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“Join the NAVY… NOW”
“Isn’t it wonderful… that our sons and daughters look so good – – when they sign up… to join the “BRANCH of SERVICE” that they are so well qualified – – to play a major part of preserving the “AMERICAN FREEDOM” that each of “us” citizens Love and Cherish!” (“us” stands for “UNITED STATES”) “Are we still “UNITED”… for the greater good of ‘us’ all?”
“No matter where you go in the room – – when you take a look at this PHOTO – – Lee Jr., is looking right back at you.” – – “I just LOVE LEE for doing his duty for Almighty Yahweh and also … for our COUNTRY, AMERICA!”
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“We LOVE the NAVY”
“How does that song go, “Your in the NAVY, NOW” – – and you are the best NAVY MAN in our FAMILY!”
If the music for the “NAVY” does not put you in the mood to rush on down to your nearest, NAVY Requiter’s Office – – right, NOW – Put some blood in those veins! Open up a can of “Pop-Eye’s” best Spinach, and turn yourself into one of “AMERICA’s” finest NAVY MEN, for all TIME!
“Thanks for serving, when called on to do so! Your COUNTRY, “AMERICA loves you” -and the “ALMIGHTY YAHWEH” loves and strengthens you, and I am praying for each and everyone, every day and night.” “Thank You!” DV
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“Introduce MUSIC to Young Children – – as soon as possible”
When you think back – – and start to remember – – when I was “young” I wanted to learn to play the PIANO – – or at least have been able to take some lessons – – when I was so young – – that to learn – – would have been so easy
but… in my case that was not something that could have been done – – and I never – ever forgot – – but – – when I had children – – immediately – – at and as early as possible – – MUSIC… was in the plan for my children to learn – – and… I took the time to sit and listen to their practicing – – – I would hum along – – so that they knew that I was listening – – – and that they were not along – – whatever they were learning – – I was with them – – all the way.
It was FUN – – to see and hear my sons, Lee and Al – – each doing what … was coming to them in such an easy and fun way – – they were really enjoying each lesson – – and getting to be performers – – to show everybody – – where they were headed – – all that they could do – – and so good and natural – – for being so young.
Lee is sitting at the organ – – my idea to start on an organ – – so that the note that was just read and played – – would carry on – – long enough for them to read and find the next note. That way they could could hear the music – – and keep the sound of the song or piece – – in the brain – – till they would eventually get – – the reading and playing – – more in line of the tempo of the song.Worked out very well – – they were learning to read and play music so – we upgraded.
When it came our making a home move – – my first arrangements – – were made at the “MUSIC STORE” had to check out the next better instrument – – want more in the line of foot pedals and a complete sound that would be so much better and longer lasting – – they would pick up the instrument at the old location – – and when we were in the new home and ready – – the new instruments were delivered.
Best way to have the “MUSIC” Instruments – – that work to the MAX – – and everyone is HAPPY!
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“ALDRICH running with the ball”
“That’s what I like to hear… “ALDRICH…running with the ball” – – and could he ever run!”
Just going through some old scarp books – – and since “SCHOOL’S” are staring a new season – – just thought that it is good to see some of the “BLUE RIBBONS” that my son, “Lee Aldrich” received for just having those skills – that were needed – – doing all of the activities – – that he enjoyed with his FRIENDS and CLASS-MATES.
In the First or Second grade of school – – Lee broke his wrist – – and so I signed “LEE” up – – to take ‘piano lessons’ – – just so he could get the exercise he would need to strengthen his arm and wrist. Since then… I have always thought that… it is very beneficial for a young child to take “MUSIC LESSONS.” – – It is like learning a new language and opening new rooms in the BRAIN – – so that in doing your regular class room studies – – you will find more room to study and learn all kinds of new and interesting activities.
So… it also follows – – that the BRAIN – – would also like to participate in other activities — such as foot-ball – – and to be out doors for doing running – – and he was very fast — and having a “HORSE” of his own to ride and exercise with good grooming – – – his whole body received all the exercise one needs… to excel in most of the activities – – that each SCHOOL offers… as a part of your “SCHOOL” course.
Will be looking in more boxes… that have some of Lee’s old school records and certificates — and have them also for “SHOW and TELL” time – – guess that they still do that in SCHOOL.
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