Sunday, May 10, 2015

Take a Word - Mother

This is a collage of items that might have been of interest in my mother's lifetime.  My brother (pictured here with her)  was born just 7 years after women earned the right to vote.   She took that privilege seriously.  She was a dedicated Democrat, and she and my father frequently cancelled each other's votes.  Fiercely independent, she established her own egg business while my father farmed.  She had her own bank account and kept her own records.   My father fondly called her Maggie, and was proud of her sassy independence.   Happy Mother's Day, Mom.  You set the bar mighty high!

15 comments:

  1. A delightful look of special items. Like to hear the stories too!

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  2. An interesting collection of pictures and your mother is an interesting woman. Thanks for telling about her life.

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  3. Wow, what a beautiful heritage collage! Lovely.

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  4. A perfect collage to celebrate Mother's Day, Bev, and especially with the inclusion of a family photo!

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  5. A great collage of days gone by and to the strength of women everywhere and ongoing!

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  6. A great collage of days gone by and to the strength of women everywhere and ongoing!

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  7. Wonderful montage, Bev. Beautifully created. TFS.

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  8. Wonderful montage, Bev. Beautifully created. TFS.

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  9. Your mother was a very special lady and what a beautiful photo! Thanks for sharing your memories with us, Bev.

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  10. What a beautiful and meaningful collage, Bev! Three cheers for your mother!

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  11. Enjoyed the excellent and nostalgic collage...and the story. Hope your day was a good one, Bev. xoxox

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  12. wonderful couple you used in your Collage!
    hugs
    mamapia

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  13. Bev thanks for sharing a little piece of your family story, it sounds like your mother was a fantastic woman, you have made a wonderful collage with a lovely photo of her and your brother.
    Anni

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