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Category Archives: Nostalgia
Touching Eternity: A Teacher’s Dream
by Catherine Hedge One of the best things about being a retired teacher is getting to watch young teachers unfold. With all their vibrancy and youth, they are ready to take over the world, but unsure of how exactly to … Continue reading
Family Drama…Without the Drama: Writing a Family Play
By Catherine Hedge. The adventure began simply. My Uncle Bill called and asked, “What do you think about us putting together a simple little skit for the family reunion?” Even while I was answering, “Yes! That sounds like fun…”, my … Continue reading
It’s Cabin Time (Summers of 1930’s)
(Joseph Hedge lived for summers! He shared why in this is a glimpse of his childhood in the early 1930’s in Anaconda, Montana.) By Joseph F. Hedge Behind our yard and across the alley was a large hill. What do … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Nostalgia, Slice of life, Uncategorized
Tagged 1940's memories, Anaconda Montana, boyhood adventures, building a cabin, humor, Joseph F. Hedge, nostalgia, Reminiscence
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Travels with Mary
By Catherine Hedge Anyone who believes that a good road trip needs to be finely scripted to be successful has never traveled with my mother. She and her patron Saint Christopher have the ability to take a lump of chaos … Continue reading
Dust Bowl Daydreams
By Catherine Hedge I have several dear friends who are June brides or were many years ago. It’s a lovely time to get married in Kansas. The garden in front of my house is an explosion of blooms; gladiolas, petunias, … Continue reading
Posted in Nostalgia, Slice of life, Writing
Tagged Hard times, Kansas, Kansas Historical Society, nostalgia, poetry, Reminiscence, The Dust Bowl, writing inspiration
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Blogging: Opening Pandora’s Box
By Catherine Hedge When I was little, my father played Morse Code with us. He’d say, “Dit- dit- dit- da- da –da- dit – dit –dit,” and we’d try to figure out what he meant. He was a Navy radioman … Continue reading
Posted in e-publishing, Leonard Bishop, Nostalgia, Publishing, Slice of life, Writing
Tagged 1940's memories, changing technology, Dr. Michael Wesch, getting published, Joseph F. Hedge, Kansas State University, Leonard Bishop, Morse Code, publishing e-books, Reminiscence, starting a blog, taking risks in writing, Web 2.0, writing, writing a blog
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Diet Tip: The Crunch Factor
By Catherine Hedge My sisters work hard at being fit. They recently invited me to join them on a 17-day diet. One sister has already had terrific success. My first reaction to her description of the diet was to gag. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Nostalgia, Slice of life, Writing
Tagged 17-day diet, carbohydrate counting, dieting, dieting advice, humor, Reminiscence
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Major (Monster or Manifestation?)
By Bill Borel The Borel family had always been very understanding and open minded. We had the normal conflicts and jealousies of all families but nothing truly disruptive. We accepted differences in political, religious, income levels, educational, and most other … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Nostalgia, Slice of life
Tagged adopting dogs, Bill Borel, Bull Creek Jack Russells, dog ownership, dogs, family, humor, nostalgia, Reminiscence, sibling rivalry
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