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A Change of Plans

By Janice Jump

The treasure at the end of that long road trip was better than she expected.
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A Special Halloween

By Lynda Ann Schumacher

Paying tribute to her uncle Jeb got everyone’s attention.
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A Teacher’s First Day of School

By Marilyn Ludwig

A special class a short walk away would leave memories to last this ...
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A Year With Granny: A Lifetime of Memories

By Toni Boozer

They packed memories for a lifetime into a few short months.
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Baby-Sitting in the 1960s

By Hannah D. Campbell

She learned what to expect, and she never forgot what she learned.
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Beginning of the School Year Starts It All

By Sharon O. Blumberg

Planning each year, she knew what was coming and how to be ready.
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Courthouse Lawn Football

By Susan Davis

He knew there could be casualties -- his glasses -- but the game was worth it.
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Ed Sullivan, the Beatles and Me

By William Gilreath

Memories of living a dream life lasted a lifetime.
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Feeding the Family

By Rosemary O’Grady

The family that gardens together eats well together.
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Good Old Days in the Kitchen -- The Sun and the ...

By Georgia Kohart

From their role in early American history to modern times, apples have ...
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Good Old Days on Wheels -- Son of a Salesman

By Shane Kays

He might not have followed in his dad’s footsteps, but he always ...
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Gramp’s Mystery Machine

By Bill Barrick

He knew how to build a tool that would last.
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Grandpa’s Gift

By John E. Davis

This young man learned that his grandfather knew him better than he knew himself.
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Home on Halloween

By Martha Tolles

There’s nothing this mom wouldn’t do for treats for her kids.
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Kraut Maker Extraordinaire

By Ken Neuser

This grandma could make sauerkraut taste like chocolate cake.
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Labor Day Fun

By Arlene Shovald

This celebration of the working man offered something for everyone.
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Learning Life Lessons on the Job

By Harry James Ford

There was more than one way to make ends meet for this young man.
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Looking Hollywood Way -- The Case of the Loyal ...

By Michael O’Donnell

Audiences wanted the good guys to win.
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On a Scary Halloween Night

By Audrey Corn

She wanted to get spooked, just not like that!
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Pearl, Pearl, Pearl

By Donna McGuire Tanner

Her dad’s lifelong profession included a lot more than met the eye.
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Science, Math and Flying Erasers

By Glenn Thaxton

His dodging skills were equal to his multiplication abilities.
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The Blue Card Caper

By John B. Klunder

He went from Mr. Cool of the class to his own chamber of horrors.
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The Candy Lady

By Dorothy Stanaitis

Nannie’s job was better for her grandkids than for her.
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The Crepe Paper Bridal Party

By Dorothy Stanaitis

These girls paraded their way to "Most Creative."
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The Great Gym Class Switcheroo

By Frederick J. Ammann

What started as a shock to his ego turned out to show his logistical skills.
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Two Peas in a Pod

By Doris Gardner

These identical twin sisters were close from day one.

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Learning Life Lessons on the Job

Learning Life Lessons on the Job

By Harry James Ford

I relocated from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., at age 18 in 1962 to attend college. This decision required that I find employment to help defray my education expenses. One of my employment opportunities was serving as a summer intern ambulance driver for the nowdefunct D.C. General Hospital. I joined a group of mature, predominantly African-American gentlemen, ranging in age from around 30 to...

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