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I Love Old Things
I came across a poem recently written by Wilson McDonald that spoke to my heart... I love old things: streets of old cities, crowded...
Sandy Ryan
Sep 2, 2023
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Gophers in the basement? Oh my!
I recently acquired several vintage scrapbooks from the 1950-1960's. They belonged to a first or second grade teacher in Minnesota. It...
Sandy Ryan
Mar 16, 2023
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Dr. Alice Hamilton
She made hatters less mad (photo James F. Coyne) *Please note, I do not know the name of the newspaper or author that published this...
Sandy Ryan
Mar 6, 2023
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1955 message from the Gustas!
This message is on the back of photo from a box lot I received recently: "This is us and our family which is left taken by our home. We...
Sandy Ryan
Sep 26, 2022
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Do I know ewe?
This little photo followed me home recently! They seem to find me wherever I go! The sheep remind me of my friend's Hampshire sheep...
Sandy Ryan
Jun 16, 2022
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