A letter from the Homeowner Association was sent. Nothing super exciting.
Licensed to teach English and History in the state of Virginia. Full time #housespouse. I'm just trying to live a happy life. I read, I run, I write, and I do other goofy stuff.
Thursday, November 07, 2019
Thursday, October 31, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - October 31, 1979
Although the photos were printed in December of 1979, notes on the back appear to show that it was taken in October of 1979. Specifically at the house in Hollywood, Maryland on Flintlock Court. I find it interesting how some of them have aged over time.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - October 17, 1979
Once again, I'm back at the doctor. This time with sores in my mouth. But the visit to the dentist went well.
Even more interesting though was a letter my dad wrote to my grandmother Dorothy (at least I'm pretty sure that's who he wrote it to). The letter was written in the evening after my dentist appointment. There's a ton of mundane details in the letter but they make such a compelling story to read. The vacuum broke so it had to be fixed. My dad was working on his car and the door to the house. Meanwhile I was enjoying my chalk board and water colors. I could also dress myself and "read" a book from my mom. I also know most of my colors. Other little details are mentioned that are more memorable to me as they tie in with things I remember as I got older. Like Merle, my grandmother Bertha's second husband. And the "new black pickup" which ended up being totaled much later in my life.
Even more interesting though was a letter my dad wrote to my grandmother Dorothy (at least I'm pretty sure that's who he wrote it to). The letter was written in the evening after my dentist appointment. There's a ton of mundane details in the letter but they make such a compelling story to read. The vacuum broke so it had to be fixed. My dad was working on his car and the door to the house. Meanwhile I was enjoying my chalk board and water colors. I could also dress myself and "read" a book from my mom. I also know most of my colors. Other little details are mentioned that are more memorable to me as they tie in with things I remember as I got older. Like Merle, my grandmother Bertha's second husband. And the "new black pickup" which ended up being totaled much later in my life.
Thursday, October 03, 2019
Thursday, September 12, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - September 12, 1979
Yet another letter from the Homeowner's Association. In other news, my dad is looking for a new job and my mom is going to school.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - August 31, 1979
I'm not sure when or where this photo was taken, but it's labeled as August of 1979.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - August 10, 1979
Guess I had some funny feet as a kid? Probably just trying to match my funny head growth.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - June 26, 1979
Even though the house is for sale, the Homeowner's Association sent a letter regarding the use of a plot of land in the neighborhood.
Friday, June 07, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - June 7, 1979
My dad and I went to the airport to begin our vacation. It went from June 7th through June 25th. The only photos I have of the trip were taken at Aunt Wilma and Uncle George's house in Sun City, Arizona. I've redacted the surviving members of my family that were also there.
Monday, June 03, 2019
Sunday, June 02, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - June 2, 1979
My mom came to the house for a little bit to spend time with me and clean. My parents would put the house up for sale the next day.
Saturday, June 01, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - June 1, 1979
I won't post the whole document as it is over twenty pages long. But I find it amazing that my mother could find a new place to live, go through a divorce, try to visit her son, and write a paper for graduate school. She may not have gotten the best grade for it but it is still impressive to me.
Saturday, May 25, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - May 25, 1979
My mom came and had dinner with my dad and I. The divorce is impacting everyone deeply and will for years. It's hard reading about it even though I know decades later things will be better and wounds will have mostly healed.
Sunday, May 19, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - May 19, 1979
My dad and I went to my Uncle Harold's house. I believe he was living in Fort Meade, Maryland at the time.
Monday, May 13, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - May 13, 1979
It was Mother's Day and I spent some time with my mother. She came by at 10am to pick me up for the day. My dad came by later in the afternoon to bring me some food.
Monday, April 29, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - April 29, 1979
I'm hesitant to share too much about this particular time frame in my life because of my parent's divorce. There was a lot going on and a lot I won't share. But in this case, I think it's okay to share that I went with my mother to see her new "place." I assume it was an apartment but honestly I'm not sure. I vaguely recall her living in a house with a roommate but because it was so long ago, I'm not sure if it's a true memory or one that has been added over time from hearing stories.
Monday, April 15, 2019
Monday, April 01, 2019
40 Years Ago Today - April 1979 - Part I
Entries continue to be sparse for 1979 as our family continues to endure a dark and emotional time with my parents' divorce.
In April 1979, my mother took a few trips to Maryland, Washington D. C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Below is some of the material she brought back.
In April 1979, my mother took a few trips to Maryland, Washington D. C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Below is some of the material she brought back.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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