Every time my brother mows their yard, he is presented an envelope, usually handmade, with specific details of the transaction. It was suggested that this could be a receipt for tax purposes.
Hanes Magazine
10 OctIn 1954, Hilda and Gilda worked at Hanes Hosiery and were on the cover of the Winston-Salem magazine.
Gilda and Hilda
Quotables #2
6 Oct“I wear rubbers to protect me from diseases.” – Gilda
…talking about disposable rubber gloves, of course.
Gilda
Sardines
3 OctDuring my first semester of college, Gilda sent me a care package — a box full of sardines. Here is the note she included:
( <– Emily’s birthday!)
Dear Sheila,
If I were you I
would get the small
bones out of the sardines
before I ate them and
throw the bones away.
Photos
2 OctWhile visiting with Hilda and Gilda this weekend, they let me borrow two of their old scrapbooks. I can’t wait to share the photos — starting with this one of the twins with their mother, Ma Johnson.
Quotables
30 Sep“If I had an axe, I could get to the rest of that baby shampoo.” – Gilda
Aunt Gilda on a subway in NYC
Haiku for Hilda
29 SepConnect crocheted squares
– Vest, blanket and pillows set –
While watching Oprah
Aunt Hilda