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Across the Fence:  Excerpts From Great Grandma's Diary  |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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 Posted - May 13 2010 : 10:45:19 AM
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I have been reading the two Diaries I have of my Great Grandma's. I posted a picture and a few excerpts.
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - May 13 2010 : 11:08:36 AM
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What a treasure. Thank you so much for sharing. I love old diaries and knowing exactly who it came from is extra special, espically when that someome is a family member.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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miss kris
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
kris
mi
USA
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Posted - May 13 2010 : 12:10:19 PM
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I have a question: I have been journaling for years - I don't just talk about the weather and normal events. I talk about the nitty gritty of life - some of it isn't so fun and might be hurtful to people. Its all real stuff and I am honest and real. Here is the question: Do I destroy them or leave to my family after I am gone???
Some people say, if they would hurt someone - burn them. Others say, oh, man, to be able to read a journal from a great or grand great mother. I don't know yet what to do. Kris
For I know the plans I have for you...Jer.29:11 |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 13 2010 : 6:21:10 PM
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Nancy Jo,
those excerpts sound a lot like the ones my grandma wrote in her diaries. I got a copy when my aunt passed away. It is wonderful because I was only 6 when my grandma passed away and so I have gotten to know her through these.
"All you need is faith, trust and......a liitle bit of pixie dust" ~Peter Pan |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - May 13 2010 : 6:52:11 PM
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Kris, I have written in journels for as long as I could write, I have 82 filled up and 83 started. I write something in them everyday, no matter what, and I too write the good, the bad and the ugly, but its life. I don't think it would hurt anyone, cause they know thats how I am. They are all kept in a cedar chest, just for them, and my children will get them when I pass.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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miss kris
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
kris
mi
USA
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Posted - May 14 2010 : 05:14:01 AM
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Thank you - I have been in the process of deciding to stop journaling if I only will destroy them. You are right - the journals are just like me..... it should be no surprise. Some times life is ugly and hard. There are pages of prayer woven through them too. Kris
For I know the plans I have for you...Jer.29:11 |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - May 14 2010 : 12:00:42 PM
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I was struck by her trip upstairs to let the flies out. That is a little detail that lets you see how it was to live with windows open, no air-conditioning, and screen doors opening all the time on a farm. I do remember in my grandma's house how the flies would always end up upstairs and against the screens buzzing around. Cool, Nancy! Are there more entires you can share?
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Excerpts From Great Grandma's Diary
