Monthly Archives: August 2009

Jobs I have had

Posted on August 11, 2009 by joyce

One day on facebook, a social networking website, my daughter-in-law, Rachel, asked this interesting question about what was the most awful summer job. I thought for a few minutes and then the job popped into my mind like a flash … Continue reading →

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Finding Things

Posted on August 10, 2009 by joyce

My Mom was especially adept at teaching us all to save things, lots of things of every size and shape. It must have been her upbringing in a large family with limited resources to go around and living through the … Continue reading →

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Old family photos

Posted on August 9, 2009 by joyce

This a photo of Alan Swanson in front of our car. This photo was taken in front of Tipton’s house where the Harold Swanson’s lived. It was scanned back forwards from a negative so the porch was really flipped. Anna … Continue reading →

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Gene and Sylvia Swanson’s 50th Anniversary

Posted on August 9, 2009 by joyce

Gene explains my Grandmother Anna Swanson’s frustration in trying to put on a girdle in hot humid Kansas City weather at their wedding 50 years ago. Jodi Cyphers Wendi Swanson Shelli Kelly and Christy Freemyer singing How Great Thou Art. … Continue reading →

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Sunday 7-26-09 – Pulaksi Polka Days Wisconsin

Posted on August 7, 2009 by joyce

Sunday 7-26-09 was a fun time at the 4 day Pulaski Polka Days in Pulaski Wisconsin a town of 3000. Parades, polka music and fireman targeting an orange barrel in a water fight added to the fun. Here are some … Continue reading →

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