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05
Jan

We Have the Same Face

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Poured myself a warm glass, and laid awake, I prayed the Lord my soul to take, I thought about you all day, how we have the same face I fell asleep so confused, parts of me remind me of you.

This is my grandmother, Linda Lee Rushing. She loved to design and make jewelry, play bingo and for many years was a season ticket holder to the Dodgers.
She took every chance to travel. And now she is remembered by her warm and giving heart, as well as her always happy, positive attitude. ~shared by @srirachels

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04
Jan

Make Memories Worth Saving for Future Generations

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Riding in The Odyssey with my Dad. This must have been 1981, and I’m pretty sure I’m 7.
I learned to drive in this crazy vehicle; it was the best gift I ever received, despite the fact I could rarely pull start it myself.
My Dad used to take me to all the BLM land around Napa County. We’d spend hours blasting down old mining roads.
The Oddessy was such a fantastic vehicle, I felt totally indestructible! ~ shared by @claynewton

Get into some mischief this weekend, y’all. Make memories worth saving and sharing for future generations.
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03
Jan

A Family Flashback to Old Family Photos From the 1960s

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Flashback to the old family business. This is my Dad and his two sisters on the truck in the 1960s when they were kids and the family business was wood: pre-finished plywood and veneers specifically! I think it’s pretty rad 🙂
Looks like an adventure-mobile. ~ shared by @megisaweirdo

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02
Jan

Getting Inspiration from family pictures

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This is my grandfather, Alfred Ludwig, with his favorite draft horse.

My family was in the ice business in Connecticut from 1889 to 1944. Originally oxen and draft horses were used to haul ice from the lakes. In the background are two ice delivery carriages and the family’s first truck – a chain driven Mack. The photograph was taken in the mid to late 1920’s. ~ shared by @ludwigdermaler

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01
Jan

A True Sportsman Pictured in an Old Photo

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“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” (Little Gidding)
T.S. Eliot

My grandfather, Billy Barnes, loved football and all of the bowl games that took place every New Year’s Day. He reveled in the joy of sportsmanship and fair play. I hope I can convey those values to my family, too. He was a gentle giant. Miss you, #64. ~shared by @rachellacour

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31
Dec

A First Date, Photographed

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My grandma Viola and grandpa Bill on their first date in June 1938. They went to the movies at The Pickwick in Park Ridge, a theater that still exists today. They married April of 1940 and were married almost 50 years. ~ shared by @thriftaholic

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30
Dec

Family History Goes to the Races

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My grandfather Joseph was a horse jockey who raced in the U.S. and Mexico in the 1930’s. This was taken at the track where he met my grandmother in Aurora, Illinois.

He died before I was born; I wish I could’ve known him. ~ shared by @thirddegreebernie

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29
Dec

An Australian Family Story

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Me with my Mum. She wasn’t happy unless I had a bow in my hair. We lived on a farm in central west New South Wales, Australia and every Christmas holidays, we’d drive seven hours to Sydney and spend a few weeks at Dee Why beach. It was always an exciting time. ~shared by @janemadge
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28
Dec

All By Myself

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This is me as a kid, in Belleville, New Jersey, circa 1971.

I was proudly posing because I’d just put up the flag “all by myself” with some parental help. There’s so much pride in that small smile! ~shared by @tomflynn51

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28
Dec

Growing Up with Our Favorite Old Photos

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Growing up, we fought like dragons versus ladybugs, but at the end of the day we’ve always loved each other. ~shared by @xindyvee

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