Tag Archives: nostalgia

Legacy Writing 365:99

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Becky

Here are a few more from when we lived in Colorado–these were selected to celebrate today’s holiday. Apparently somebody thinks he’s too old for the Easter Bunny. Meanwhile, my focus is exactly where it should be–CANDY!–and my sister’s being pretty … Continue reading →

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Magnetic Poetry 365:300

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Becky

I can’t believe I’m at poem 300. Only 65 more to go! We’ve talked on here before about Victoria Holt books. It’s possible Bride of Pendorric was the first romantic suspense novel I ever read. My mother got it through … Continue reading →

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Runway Monday: Sew 70s (PR 9:10)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Becky

On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway, the designers were told to look to the past and create a modern design inspired by 1970s fashion. After a trip to Mood and a start on their designs, they were … Continue reading →

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Magnetic Poetry 365:270

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Becky

The old Juicy Fruit wasn’t yellow. Did anyone else make chains with chewing gum wrappers? When you stretched the chain to its full length, it was supposed to be as tall as the man you’d marry. Or if you could … Continue reading →

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Magnetic Poetry 365:259

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Becky
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Here comes the sun

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Becky

Just had a happiness attack when someone linked to this trailer. I had no idea this was in the works, and I can’t wait to see it. My favorite Beatle.

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Button Sunday

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Becky

I’m not sure where I got this button. I do know why. The 1980s were kicked off by the celebration of the preppie, or preppy, when Lisa Birnbach released The Official Preppy Handbook in 1980. I still have my copy: … Continue reading →

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Mama calls…

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Becky

If there’s anywhere in Alabama that still feels like home to me, it’s that town where I spent the most time, had such a rich variety of experiences and friends, and see a memory or a ghost everywhere I look. … Continue reading →

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Sunflowers

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Becky

I’ve taken almost 300 photos in the past three days. I’m sharing them all! Kidding. I’m sharing this one. The scent and heat and sounds around me when I took photos of this sunflower field were exactly what I remember … Continue reading →

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In the kitchen: a lot of someones

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Becky

I’m a good cook. That isn’t bragging, because what I mean by it is that I have a few dishes I’ve learned to do well over the years. I can follow the directions of a recipe. I rarely attempt anything … Continue reading →

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