tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post797840378353375795..comments2023-11-05T04:10:04.843-05:00Comments on STARKEY HOLLOW: War Stories....Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13063538863025012110noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-88236040703561520022011-02-15T19:19:10.291-05:002011-02-15T19:19:10.291-05:00Yes, I remember the days of rationing and of drape...Yes, I remember the days of rationing and of drapes that darkened all the windows. I lived in the Bay area of California and right near the shipyards, so we had to be really careful to observe the blackouts. I also remember the rationing. Whenever we would see a line, we would stop and get in it because even if you didn't really want or need what they were selling, you could always trade it for something else you wanted. Trading of food and gas stamps went on a lot too. We used to trade our cigarette stamps for meat stamps. What a different life it was and how happy we were to see the war end.<br /><br />Do you know that in 50 years your grandchildren and great grandchilden will be just as eager and wanting to read about things that are happening right here and now. That is why it is so important for all of you to write down your history as you go and tell the stories of your youth and adulthood. They will always be of interest to all those who come after you. I just wish my father had thought to write a bit of his youth in Sweden. He died when I was ten and I don't have a shred of history from him. Thankfully, my mom wrote a short history and I'm just grateful we have that. Our lives will be of great interest to our great grandchildren, just as we love to hear the stories from old people who love to talk about their experiences. <br /><br />I loved this post. It was an important one, I think.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797132860053426517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-40675912959015456462011-02-15T19:13:19.801-05:002011-02-15T19:13:19.801-05:00Hi Donna...thanks for stopping by...we had a fun V...Hi Donna...thanks for stopping by...we had a fun Valentine's Day...Clara,2, is coming tomorrow for 3 days at our house...looking forward to lots of hugs & story time and dressup...Amy said she got ahold of one of her lipsticks the other day...and put it all over her body...should be fun...Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397618780347234868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-2817655746151095662011-02-15T17:34:33.181-05:002011-02-15T17:34:33.181-05:00Oh my gosh, the closet. that is so funny! I love s...Oh my gosh, the closet. that is so funny! I love stories.<br />xoxo<br />SCBeth Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831271413506252133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-22457304355562880952011-02-15T11:43:52.710-05:002011-02-15T11:43:52.710-05:00Us old people often have a lot to say but rarely d...Us old people often have a lot to say but rarely do we find anyone that will take the time to listen :-(<br /><br />God Bless You<br /><br />~RonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-41857182613517205662011-02-15T09:37:27.950-05:002011-02-15T09:37:27.950-05:00Thanks for introducing us to your mother--she was ...Thanks for introducing us to your mother--she was a lovely lady and it looks like you were both blessed to have each other.A Tale of Two Citieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03625687318415580972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-35963929845027254472011-02-15T09:28:47.021-05:002011-02-15T09:28:47.021-05:00What a gift to you to be able to hear their storie...What a gift to you to be able to hear their stories, but I imagine the bigger gift here was just you taking the time to listen. It's such a little thing for us to do for seniors in their twilight days, but so valued, from what I see.<br /><br />I too, find the period of the Blitz and what daily life was like to be fascinating. I would have wanted to hear all the details.A Tale of Two Citieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03625687318415580972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-16429632027053691942011-02-15T09:10:51.786-05:002011-02-15T09:10:51.786-05:00What a wonderful way to share valentines day. Ther...What a wonderful way to share valentines day. There is so much to be learned and shared. I really enjoyed this post.<br />Big hugs!Katherine https://www.blogger.com/profile/16153845219610910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-9661980820719730682011-02-15T05:40:05.853-05:002011-02-15T05:40:05.853-05:00Almost missed this post! You are really kind to go...Almost missed this post! You are really kind to go visit everyone..but what treasures those stories are and unfortunately they will be gone if not written down. How hard to have lived that scary life, but that was what made them the "greatest generation".yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-82951005465339378562011-02-14T23:59:51.096-05:002011-02-14T23:59:51.096-05:00I love those old stories of a world so much differ...I love those old stories of a world so much different than ours. I love to listen to my grandmother tell stories about her childhood and all the fun they had. My dad also had some great stories to tell about growing up in the 1930s. I agree - these folks are such a treasure!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-30695852911952451942011-02-14T21:18:24.131-05:002011-02-14T21:18:24.131-05:00Donna, thank you for your lovely comments you alwa...Donna, thank you for your lovely comments you always leave on my blog. Every time I see your name, I get excited to see you've dropped by! <br /><br />Hope you've had a great Valentine's Day!<br /><br />JudyJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083048394782111088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-91491611771922963982011-02-14T15:21:58.098-05:002011-02-14T15:21:58.098-05:00Couldn't agree more. When my hubby was a P.A....Couldn't agree more. When my hubby was a P.A. in family practice, he also managed the care of 100 nursing home patients. He always had a story to tell us every day. We could hardly wait to hear the stories around the dinner table. It's sad to think of all those stories sitting around and never being heard. Thanks for the reminder!<br />Hope you are having a great Valentine's Day!Tammy@Beatrice Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028715977675080370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-2038320682053456672011-02-14T14:46:17.494-05:002011-02-14T14:46:17.494-05:00Fascinating story Donna. That is amazing.
Happy ...Fascinating story Donna. That is amazing. <br /><br />Happy Valentines Day!Melissa Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112514946365838427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-49165009260286919192011-02-14T14:22:20.924-05:002011-02-14T14:22:20.924-05:00Yes, stories will die with our seniors if nobody l...Yes, stories will die with our seniors if nobody listens. Have a Happy V Day.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-33117237708425558852011-02-14T12:57:04.081-05:002011-02-14T12:57:04.081-05:00What a delightful day you had...i love to hear old...What a delightful day you had...i love to hear old stories...My Mom & I spent the day visiting her brother and his wife. My uncle is dying from brain cancer...the visit cheers up my aunt & we really dont know how much my uncle understands...so hard...Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397618780347234868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-19923805383598096622011-02-14T12:30:51.011-05:002011-02-14T12:30:51.011-05:00Thanks for sharing these, Donna. I find stories of...Thanks for sharing these, Donna. I find stories of WWII especially fascinating, and these were great examples.<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-49309524798156161842011-02-14T12:30:07.341-05:002011-02-14T12:30:07.341-05:00it's so good when these stories are shared, Do...it's so good when these stories are shared, Donna. Once the old folk pass on all these little snippets of history are lost forever. Loved the stories. Thank you for posting.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-88937721469224988212011-02-14T09:51:12.535-05:002011-02-14T09:51:12.535-05:00Those are just awesome stories. I could sit and re...Those are just awesome stories. I could sit and read about that stuff all day. What a bit of history. Imagine setting your hair.<br />Thank you for you sweet comments. I hope you have a lovely day.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-85064159042502713552011-02-14T08:47:01.923-05:002011-02-14T08:47:01.923-05:00I would enjoy these stories as well. What a time i...I would enjoy these stories as well. What a time it must have been. We are so blessed to live now. I would have thrown out the butter too :).<br />Hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day! I enjoy and appreciate your visits and comments.<br />~ Juliesaltbox <br>treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16179932117279371382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-68498757952819488612011-02-14T04:52:13.660-05:002011-02-14T04:52:13.660-05:00Everyone has a story and it's always a good th...Everyone has a story and it's always a good thing to draw them out...and, oh, how they love to tell them! I'm sure your visit was as wonderful for them as it was for you, Donna.<br />Happpy Valentine's Day, my friend.rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-78858289146284870242011-02-13T22:18:55.724-05:002011-02-13T22:18:55.724-05:00I agree I wish I could ask my grandfather so many ...I agree I wish I could ask my grandfather so many more questions.<br />even my mom I wish I had paid closer attention.<br />happy valentines day<br />Cathyacorn hollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503414190541111706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-78940950847968213582011-02-13T21:24:32.747-05:002011-02-13T21:24:32.747-05:00Can't imagine having to deal with that time in...Can't imagine having to deal with that time in history. <br />I have this thirst to hear everyones stories.<br />Amazing stories and thank you for sharing them, DonnaHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07423174840229628807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-5279731148090773672011-02-13T21:03:11.107-05:002011-02-13T21:03:11.107-05:00Donna, what a kind thing to do.
In her later years...Donna, what a kind thing to do.<br />In her later years before my mom died, she had written down all kind of stories of her youth and throughout 66 years of marriage to my dad, raising 17 children. There are many volumes of interesting stories to read, some sad, some funny and hilirous and some very serious but all very entertaining,and we are so glad that she left us with those precious memories.<br /><br />There is so much we can learn about the perseverance and ssacrifices that they had to put up with and still be able to live life to the fullest.<br /><br />I enjoyed reading your blog this evening. <br /><br />Happy Valentine Day. JBJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-42009807165515449852011-02-13T20:59:32.911-05:002011-02-13T20:59:32.911-05:00I love the old stories too. I could listen to gra...I love the old stories too. I could listen to grandparents for hours when they get to reminicing. I'm glad you posted this!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011480058598809782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4401680470808750932.post-23984559162317242082011-02-13T20:18:58.679-05:002011-02-13T20:18:58.679-05:00I agree. It is fascinating to listen to the older ...I agree. It is fascinating to listen to the older folks tell their stories. My grandfather had 7 brothers and whenever they got together when I was a child I was glued to them. Even cartoons couldn't lure me away from listening to their tales.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738934059756079283noreply@blogger.com