There are many of blocks like this that still remain which date from the 1850s and 1860s. Can you guess what they were used for? During the late 1850s and 1860s these blocks were used to stamp embroidery and braiding … Read More
FRIGHTENED by Clifford Dobyns Were you ever frightened when you were young? I remember being very frightened when I was 11 years old. My Dad had taken me to my Grandfather’s farm to hunt squirrels when it was still dark. … Read More
Swimming and outdoor bathing were discouraged in the United States, especially among the Christian population so there was little need for a bathing or swimming costume until the 18th century. Beauty Contests 1880s In the 19th century, the woman’s double suit … Read More
Do you believe that having locks of hair in different colors is new? Take a look at this vintage film from the past and see how it was done years ago. and these two films from 1956 Even painting … Read More
SNIPPETS By Joyce Ray Wheeler (b. January 4, 1926- d. November 1 2012) About four years ago I purchased a small journal with a pretty cover in which I began to record my memories. I called my memories “Snippets of … Read More
Joyce Ray Wheeler was born in Kentucky, but after marriage and two sons she and her husband, Dr. Ruric Wheeler she moved to Birmingham, Alabama in 1953. She was a former school teacher for a short while. She was active in the Faculty Wives Club at Samford University and a member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School classes for women for many years. She enjoyed travel, her grandchildren and writing her memories. Joyce passed away November 2, 2012. Her obituary and memorial can be seen at: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Joyce-Wheeler&lc=4394&pid=160800084&mid=5294496
Hunting Buddies by Clifford Dobyns When it gets cold and there is a heavy frost, my mind goes back to 1965 when my dear friend, O.D. Riley asked me if I would like to join him, his son and a … Read More
CYPRUS 2000 by Dorothy Graham Gast In the fall of 1999, newspapers were full of speculation about Y2K. As the weeks neared January 1, 2000. It was predicted that computers would fail all over the world and everything from the … Read More
(This story from a contributing author brings back memories of riding a school bus on a icy dirt road on a mountain. Boy was it scary. Do you have a school bus story? -Donna Causey) The Old Yellow School Bus … Read More
Inez McCollum - grew up in Etowah County. Married Mack McCollum, a BI-vocational minister. Moved to Birmingham to work while he worked and went to Howard College/Samford University. Inez and Mack had three sons, Jay, Joe and John. They bought their first home in what is now Hoover. Inez continues to be active in Shades Mountain Baptist Church and some of the civic organizations in Hoover. Inez also enjoys reading, travel and spending time with friends.
Laboratory from Hell by Christie Seiler Boeke In the 70’s, after we moved from central Florida to a small rental house in the southern part of the state, we realized the cost of living in south Florida was much higher. … Read More
Christie was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating from North Georgia College and Emory University, Christie pursued her career further as a Microbiologist/Toxicologist in a contact lenses and solutions company in Atlanta as manager of Toxicology. After a long and full career, she is now retired in the Villages, Florida where she belongs to several writing groups, including the Florida Writers Association. She also enjoys genealogy, watercolor painting and her grandchildren.
Growing up in Atlanta, Christie was always interested in the history of that city. Her mother was an avid storyteller, and Christie’s historical fiction novels are based on many of the stories of her families’ rich heritage.
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(When I listened to my transistor radio way back when, I thought I was being modern and never could have imagined the world of music we line in today. This contributing authors story takes us back even further… and I … Read More
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