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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9762 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - May 23 2023 : 06:06:05 AM
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When I was growing up, we didn't watch very much television. Instead we stayed occupied with games, reading, homemade crafts, listening to music on the old stereo in the living room. We played pick-up sticks, marbles, jump rope, hopscotch, hula hoop, and if we had a group, we loved to play Red Rover,Mother May I or Red light Green light. The boys were always enthusiastic about breaking the line in Red Rover.
We played on the swings and the sliding board and built forts on the edge of our woods. We played with match box cars, baby dolls, and dirt. We also played board and card games like Chutes and Ladders, Checkers, and Go Fish.
While I didn't realize it at the time, this type of play was very important. We learned healthy competition, how to win at things, how to lose at things (since life is full of both wins and losses, all the way through), how try new things, how to play fair, how to be kind, and how to persevere. We learned about rules and manners. We learned it was ok to sit out if the going got too rough and we learned that, after a rest, there was always a right time to jump back in the game. We learned a lot about life from our play time. And now I realize that's what playing was all about.
(Art: "Art Of Being Young," by Mark Keathley
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Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on May 23 2023 06:10:29 AM |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6121 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6121 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2023 : 08:19:27 AM
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Oh the good memories!
Thanks Denise!
Take care everyone have a wonderful day!
Darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9762 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1157 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1157 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2023 : 10:27:03 AM
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| Your words are so true, Denise. Children learn through play. It's so important. :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4793 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4793 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2023 : 5:39:11 PM
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| I so agree, Denise. We were outside ALL the time. We didn't watch much tv, sometimes went to the movies, played Scrabble and other games, did crafts, and played with friends. On Monday the fire station's siren at 8 o'clock (which was set to indicate the weekly meeting for the firemen) also signified to those children in the neighborhood that it was time to get in the house and ready for bed. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9762 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9762 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2023 : 05:49:26 AM
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(Art: "Sunflower Fields," by Thomas Kinkade)
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Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on May 24 2023 05:50:07 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4793 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4793 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2023 : 5:49:34 PM
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| I have been by a large sunflower field in California and they are so beautiful! Thanks for posting this picture. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6121 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6121 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2023 : 7:22:28 PM
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They grow a lot of sunflowers in The fields over here and Ferndale! So pretty!
Thanks Denise!
Darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9762 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9762 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2023 : 03:53:20 AM
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| I don't think I've ever seen a whole field of sunflowers. My parents used to grow them on the farm but only a small row or two. I bet they are beautiful covering a field! |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3575 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3575 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2023 : 3:59:55 PM
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| When we first were married, we lived more in a rural area and our house backed up on some agricultural ground. One summer they planted sunflowers. There were acres and acres of them and they were stunning and gorgeous!! I will never forget how my backyard view was that year!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6121 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6121 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2023 : 4:40:34 PM
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Yes they are so pretty when there are so many!
Hugs
Darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1157 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1157 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2023 : 7:06:47 PM
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| Definitely one of my favorite flowers! Winnie, I bet your view was amazing! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9762 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9762 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4793 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4793 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2023 : 11:27:42 AM
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| I love the red trucks! Great patriotic picture! |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3575 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3575 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2023 : 12:29:22 PM
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| Love this red truck photo too. We had a quiet Memorial Day which was restful. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9762 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9762 Posts |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1157 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1157 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2023 : 6:40:04 PM
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| Love the picture, Denise! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4793 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4793 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2023 : 7:36:10 PM
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| Great pictures! |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6121 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6121 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2023 : 8:36:47 PM
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How pretty and peaceful!
Thanks Denise.
Hugs
Darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9762 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6121 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6121 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2023 : 10:40:54 AM
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I would love to have a clothesline, nothing like the outdoors fresh air smells
Thanks Denise !
Have a wonderful Monday everyone
Love you all!
Darlene |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4793 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4793 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2023 : 3:48:56 PM
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| I wish I had room for a clothesline. We have so many trees and I'm afraid the clean linens and clothes would get pooped on by the birds. LOL! |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1157 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1157 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2023 : 5:59:11 PM
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| I love my clothes line! It brings a smile to my face every time it’s filled! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9762 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9762 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2023 : 1:11:23 PM
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"Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap."
~Barbara Jordan
(Art: "Cookie Baking Day," by Janet Kruskamp)
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Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1157 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1157 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2023 : 7:45:35 PM
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| I’m in! Where do I sign up?! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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