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Mother’s Day 2011

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Joyce Ragland

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 →

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Dad’s Hats

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Joyce Ragland

Dad wore his hats like his moods.
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Quilts

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Joyce Ragland

Quilts. Patchwork Quilts. A gift of a patchwork quilt, hand stitched and given as a gift to an 8th grade girl in 1962. Received with a “Thank you” and Mom’s additional comment, “She’ll really appreciate that in years to come.” … Continue reading →

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Grandma and Juicy Fruit

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Joyce Ragland

Grandma Fisher chewed the most delicious gum ever invented — that marvelously sweet and delicious smelling stuff called Juicy Fruit. It tingled my young nose and pleased my palate. My earliest memories involve Grandma and Juicy Fruit gum and church. … Continue reading →

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