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not pecan – walnut pie!
Thanksgiving at the Ragland dairy farm at RR#1, back when dinner was at noon, had the best desserts. Mom used the recipe on the Libby’s pumpkin can for pumpkin pie. She sometimes made homemade mincemeat pie, which started with leftover … Continue reading
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The 4th Watermelon
Mom and Dad were still on the farm when this photo was taken. Having a watermelon for the 4th of July was one of Dad’s favorite treats. He’d take out his pocket knife and plug the watermelon to check its … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day 2011
Ella Ragland – Mom – didn’t give much respect to Mother’s Day. She poo-pooed the concept in words I don’t remember but I do remember the tone. She thought the day was silly. I wonder if part of that was … Continue reading
spring 2011
Good things: Delivered more fiddle aprons, aka activity aprons to Lebanon, MO facilities with Alzheimer’s patients. Received well – smiles and hugs – from activities directors. Picked up a sample stuffed doggie – prototype for more to deliver to Alzheimer’s … Continue reading
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Dad’s Hats
Dad wore his hats like his moods.
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Ella’s Christmases
I don’t remember my first Christmas at Route One, Phillipsburg; the Christmases of my childhood merge in my memory. We always had a cedar tree, cut from our farm. Collecting the tree put a big smile on my dad’s face, … Continue reading
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