by MarianBeaman | Jun 8, 2013 | Coming of Age, Family / Nostalgia, Lists, Mennonite Lore, Romance, Uncategorized
The year 1967 was historic: It was the year of the world’s first heart transplant. There were race riots in Detroit. Polaroid cameras were all the rage as was Twiggy. The average annual income was $ 7300.00 while a house cost about twice that much. Gas was a mere 33...
by MarianBeaman | May 25, 2013 | Coming of Age, Family / Nostalgia, Lists, Tips, Uncategorized
For years I have kept a ratty ole pin cushion from Grandma Longenecker in my sewing cabinet. It looks pitiful, but I’ll never throw it away because it came from my Grandma. Pierced through its dusty middle with some of her pins and holding one of my...
by MarianBeaman | May 11, 2013 | Family / Nostalgia, Lists, Uncategorized
10 Reasons Why My Husband Does Not Hear Me: 1. He is listening to an audio book CD 2. He is listening to music 3. He doesn’t have his hearing aids in 4. He does have his hearing aids in but they’re tuned to TV/BlueTooth 5. He is upstairs 6. He is downstairs 7. He is...
by MarianBeaman | Apr 10, 2013 | Family / Nostalgia, Lists, Uncategorized
One day at Elizabethtown High School, a lovely girl from Mississippi with long, red locks strolled into our class a month or two into the term. We were mesmerized by her Southern drawl and relaxed manner. Her name was Jeannine Loux, a last name which she stretched out...
by MarianBeaman | Mar 29, 2013 | Family / Nostalgia, Lists, Uncategorized
1. Quiet time for Mom 12 – 3 p.m. on Good Friday afternoon to correspond to part of the time Christ hung on the cross. 2. Easter jackets fully lined in pastel tweeds or plaids made by Aunt Ruthie. Easter dresses by Mom, sometimes with smocking or embroidery. 3....
