Here is a picture I took with Mom in July of 2015 when she and I were walking downtown in Boise. I pointed out the Barbara Barbara sign to her and she smiled so I decided to take a pic. Unfortunately the clothing store is now closed.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Family Member Names
Here is a picture of Exit 84 "Byron" on I-15 just north of Las Vegas, Nevada. We took this on our way to Vegas in June 2016 for a mini McNeal reunion with Joseph's parents and his dad's siblings and cousins.
Here is a picture I took with Mom in July of 2015 when she and I were walking downtown in Boise. I pointed out the Barbara Barbara sign to her and she smiled so I decided to take a pic. Unfortunately the clothing store is now closed.
Here is a picture I took with Mom in July of 2015 when she and I were walking downtown in Boise. I pointed out the Barbara Barbara sign to her and she smiled so I decided to take a pic. Unfortunately the clothing store is now closed.
Monday, June 20, 2016
Spokane Washington Memories
Tom and I used to play in a field behind the house. There were yellow wildflowers/flowering weeds that grew there and we used to pluck the blossoms so we could taste the sweetness of the flowers. We called it nectar and thought the flowers might be goldenrod, primarily because on car rides Mom would exclaim when she saw goldenrod by the side of the road. Looking back, I doubt it was goldenrod but it was still fun to taste the blossoms that grew behind our house.
Down the street a few blocks from our house there was a bent over pine tree. We used to have horsey rides on the tree because it would bend. It was a lot of prickly fun but required collaboration as someone would have to hold the tree while another got on it.
I remember warm summer evenings and having to go to bed simply because it was bedtime despite it still being light out and prospects of fun still existed.
There were a few trees that were planted in our yard. Once, a few of the children talked about appointing one tree per child.
I received a Jolly Green Giant stuffed toy while living in Spokane. Mom may have sent away for it using labels off of Green Giant vegetable cans as Mom and Dad were quite frugal that way. Mom and Dad may have started saving up green or gold stamps in Spokane as these could be exchanged for various items like waffle irons, etc.
I remember Dad helping to build the new chapel in Spokane. He would bring home some leftover bits of wood, carpet, and screw shavings for us to play with. His work on the chapel was impressive to me because it showed what a hard worker he was and how important service to others was.
The Ashcraft family was friends with our family and our families would occasionally visit each other. The father was a very fun and friendly man and enjoyed making us laugh.
Mom had an address list from those days where she maintained the names of the Pease family (although perhaps we knew them while we lived in Yakima?). Their names were: faither Leonard, Mother Alnora, Harold, Carolyn, Helen, Leonard, Verla, Larry, Rex, Becky, Cheryl, Eric Ricky, Joan and Judy.
Down the street a few blocks from our house there was a bent over pine tree. We used to have horsey rides on the tree because it would bend. It was a lot of prickly fun but required collaboration as someone would have to hold the tree while another got on it.
I remember warm summer evenings and having to go to bed simply because it was bedtime despite it still being light out and prospects of fun still existed.
There were a few trees that were planted in our yard. Once, a few of the children talked about appointing one tree per child.
I received a Jolly Green Giant stuffed toy while living in Spokane. Mom may have sent away for it using labels off of Green Giant vegetable cans as Mom and Dad were quite frugal that way. Mom and Dad may have started saving up green or gold stamps in Spokane as these could be exchanged for various items like waffle irons, etc.
I remember Dad helping to build the new chapel in Spokane. He would bring home some leftover bits of wood, carpet, and screw shavings for us to play with. His work on the chapel was impressive to me because it showed what a hard worker he was and how important service to others was.
The Ashcraft family was friends with our family and our families would occasionally visit each other. The father was a very fun and friendly man and enjoyed making us laugh.
Mom had an address list from those days where she maintained the names of the Pease family (although perhaps we knew them while we lived in Yakima?). Their names were: faither Leonard, Mother Alnora, Harold, Carolyn, Helen, Leonard, Verla, Larry, Rex, Becky, Cheryl, Eric Ricky, Joan and Judy.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Music from Mom's Japanese Jewelry Box
For me, this music and the jewelry box it once was in is another representation of Mom and Dad's love for each other. I have happy memories of Mom showing me the jewelry box and playing its tune.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Mom's House Growing Up
I framed the original watercolor painting of the house that Mom (Marjorie Miller Bigelow) grew up in. Mark found the painting when we were cleaning out Mom's house. On the back of the painting Mom had written it was painted by Marge Lamont about 1985. I will hang the painting in Mom's room at Emerson House.
The address is 1036 E. Wilson Ave, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Monday, May 23, 2016
Mom's Christmas Decorations
Here are photos of some of Mom's Christmas decorations. These photos were taken in 2012.
The kissing angels were made by Aunt Joyce Williams. Pam Bigelow made the nativity scene, the reindeer, the peace blocks. Mom made the pine cone wreath and her Christmas stocking. I remember each of us making our own felt stockings one year. In 1978 I (Sharon Bigelow McNeal) painted the plate with the candle on it. If you know information about other items please add it in the comments.
I remember when we used to have the Christmas tree decorated in gold balls, garland, and lights. Mark Bigelow found a box of the gold balls while we were cleaning out Mom's house on Saturday, May 1, 2016. Brought back memories. It was a big change when Mom and Dad switched to a more traditional tree with multi-colored ornaments with candy canes and muli-colored lights.
The kissing angels were made by Aunt Joyce Williams. Pam Bigelow made the nativity scene, the reindeer, the peace blocks. Mom made the pine cone wreath and her Christmas stocking. I remember each of us making our own felt stockings one year. In 1978 I (Sharon Bigelow McNeal) painted the plate with the candle on it. If you know information about other items please add it in the comments.
I remember when we used to have the Christmas tree decorated in gold balls, garland, and lights. Mark Bigelow found a box of the gold balls while we were cleaning out Mom's house on Saturday, May 1, 2016. Brought back memories. It was a big change when Mom and Dad switched to a more traditional tree with multi-colored ornaments with candy canes and muli-colored lights.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Special Birthday Cakes
I was cleaning out one of the cupboard's in Mom's kitchen the other day and saw a box of recipes and booklets that she saved. Here were some fun ideas for cakes. I remember Mom made me the rocking horse cake one year for my birthday when I was little and think I also remember pictures of the dog cake, but not sure whose birthday it was for.
Does anyone else remember these cakes?
Larry & Pam's family have made the bunny cake for Easter many times as well.
Does anyone else remember these cakes?
Larry & Pam's family have made the bunny cake for Easter many times as well.
Saturday, April 23, 2016
CU Boulder Library Information on Protecting Books
Sorry - I can't find the URL for this, but it comes from the CU Boulder Library, Special Collections area:
Subject: Special collections Info
13. How can I keep my books in good condition?
Books are damaged by light and by fluctuations and extremes in temperature and humidity. It is best to store them in a cool, comfortably dry, stable environment with low or indirect lighting. Most basements, garages, and attics are too hot, too damp, or too variable to provide good storage conditions. Avoid shelving books where they will be exposed to direct sunlight. Do not wrap books in newspaper or plastic or store them in cardboard boxes. Acid in the cardboard and in newsprint will damage books.
Plastic wrappers, because they restrict air circulation, can promote the growth of mold or mildew. Furthermore, some plastics degrade over time and fuse to the materials they are touching. Store large books, such as atlases, bound newspapers, or art folios, flat on shelves rather than standing vertically. Never use adhesive tape to repair torn pages or a binding because it yellows with age and leaves a nasty residue. You can buy various types of protective enclosures for storing older or fragile books. See question fourteen below, and the Web site appendix, for suggestions on further reading and contact information for distributors of archival supplies.
14. Should I have my books rebound?
It is best to consult an expert before rebinding. Rebinding can lessen the value of some books, and in other cases, the cost of the work will greatly exceed the monetary value of the book. Conservators will often recommend a less drastic approach.
Properly fitted boxes or wrappers can often be alternatives to repairing or replacing the binding and can help to preserve the item in its original form. For further advice on conservation treatments, please consult the American Institute of Conservation’s Guidelines for Selecting a Conservator.
15. Do I need to insure my books?
Most homeowner’s and renter’s insurance policies cover the loss of books, like other household items. If you own valuable books, consult with your agent to be sure they are adequately covered. Make a list of your books, and store it in a safe place so that you will have a record in case of theft, loss, or damage. Your agent may also suggest that you have your books professionally appraised to document their replacement value.
16. How do I describe my books?
That depends on your purpose in listing your books and the kind of books you own. For insurance purposes or in order to sell your books, digital photographs of the binding and dust jacket (if any), as well as the title page and any other publication information, will be helpful. If you cannot provide photographs, you should make a complete transcription of the main title page and any other publication information given at the beginning or end of the volume, as well as a description of its binding, indicating wear or damage, and other physical features.
Subject: Special collections Info
13. How can I keep my books in good condition?
Books are damaged by light and by fluctuations and extremes in temperature and humidity. It is best to store them in a cool, comfortably dry, stable environment with low or indirect lighting. Most basements, garages, and attics are too hot, too damp, or too variable to provide good storage conditions. Avoid shelving books where they will be exposed to direct sunlight. Do not wrap books in newspaper or plastic or store them in cardboard boxes. Acid in the cardboard and in newsprint will damage books.
Plastic wrappers, because they restrict air circulation, can promote the growth of mold or mildew. Furthermore, some plastics degrade over time and fuse to the materials they are touching. Store large books, such as atlases, bound newspapers, or art folios, flat on shelves rather than standing vertically. Never use adhesive tape to repair torn pages or a binding because it yellows with age and leaves a nasty residue. You can buy various types of protective enclosures for storing older or fragile books. See question fourteen below, and the Web site appendix, for suggestions on further reading and contact information for distributors of archival supplies.
14. Should I have my books rebound?
It is best to consult an expert before rebinding. Rebinding can lessen the value of some books, and in other cases, the cost of the work will greatly exceed the monetary value of the book. Conservators will often recommend a less drastic approach.
Properly fitted boxes or wrappers can often be alternatives to repairing or replacing the binding and can help to preserve the item in its original form. For further advice on conservation treatments, please consult the American Institute of Conservation’s Guidelines for Selecting a Conservator.
15. Do I need to insure my books?
Most homeowner’s and renter’s insurance policies cover the loss of books, like other household items. If you own valuable books, consult with your agent to be sure they are adequately covered. Make a list of your books, and store it in a safe place so that you will have a record in case of theft, loss, or damage. Your agent may also suggest that you have your books professionally appraised to document their replacement value.
16. How do I describe my books?
That depends on your purpose in listing your books and the kind of books you own. For insurance purposes or in order to sell your books, digital photographs of the binding and dust jacket (if any), as well as the title page and any other publication information, will be helpful. If you cannot provide photographs, you should make a complete transcription of the main title page and any other publication information given at the beginning or end of the volume, as well as a description of its binding, indicating wear or damage, and other physical features.
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