What a Gal!

I’m still wondering how it happened, but Papa and I met a Poet Laureate Sunday. OK, I’ll back up. Papa and I drove down from the festival we attended in Kentucky to Bell Buckle, Tennessee, to Valerie Smiths “Dare To Be Different showcase” Sunday. We didn’t make the start, but got there about three in … Read more

Belle’s Box – 34

This entry is part 37 of 372 in the series Belle's Box

Read about this series of posts, regarding items in a box originally owned by Belle (Lamunion) Fellows Tinker here. The cast of characters is located here. Item 34 has a petty vase of yellow roses on the front. “SUNSHINE Some friendly breeze my message take unto my friend and in its wake May sunshine be … Read more

Light Blogging This Week

We’re on a road trip.  We’re tired.  I am taking a nap now. Well, in a minute. We were in Vine Grove, Kentucky over the weekend.  We were lucky enough to see a very nice home town festival.  There was jamming galore.  It was nice to see Tommy Brown and the band on stage Saturday.  … Read more

Belle’s Box – 31

This entry is part 36 of 372 in the series Belle's Box

Read about this series of posts, regarding items in a box originally owned by Belle (Lamunion) Fellows Tinker here. The cast of characters is located here. Many Happy Returns A happy Birthday dear, to you, A happy year to follow, too. October 15, 1912, Michigan, but city and time illegible. The addressee is: Mr. Chas … Read more

Belle’s Box – 26

This entry is part 35 of 372 in the series Belle's Box

Read about this series of posts, regarding items in a box originally owned by Belle (Lamunion) Fellows Tinker here. The cast of characters is located here. Item 26 is a greeting card for the New Year. “Wishing You a Happy New Year” The addresse is: Mrs. H. Fellows Manton, Mich Wexford Co. Post mark: Otia … Read more

Belle’s Box – 29

This entry is part 34 of 372 in the series Belle's Box

Read about this series of posts, regarding items in a box originally owned by Belle (Lamunion) Fellows Tinker here. The cast of characters is located here. Item 29 is yet another postcard from our gal, Olia Reed. Front: I’m not that kind of girl. Addressed to Mrs Belle Fellows, Manton, Mich RFD 1. Postmark Dec … Read more

A Beautiful Story

Judy is Papa’s mother’s neighbor.  When Papa’s father died, Judy played the organ for his funeral, a real friend indeed, and deed.  She was a music teacher and choir director, but has had to take a leave from her job and cut back on some activities.   She has been struggling with an unusual illness for … Read more

Belle’s Box – 27

This entry is part 33 of 372 in the series Belle's Box

Read about this series of posts, regarding items in a box originally owned by Belle (Lamunion) Fellows Tinker here. The cast of characters is located here. Item 27 is another card from Olia Reed. It is post marked Grand Rapids Michigan with a clear date, and gives an address for Reed. Front, “Thanksgiving Greetings” Card … Read more