A Throwback Thursday Post.
My paternal grandmother’s older sisters.
Martha and Sara. Sara was called “Sister”
My grandmother was born in 1892.
I found this postcard in a box. There is no one left to ask for more information about them.
Wordless Wednesday
Autumn Leaves in Photographs
Autumn leaves in photographs. Autumn light. We’re waiting for the red, yellow and orange colors to arrive. So far we’ve got mostly brown. Waiting for the frost
The leaves in the photographs give a lot of information to the viewer.
Somewhere in a box of old pics I have a photo of the kids with a backdrop of fake autumn trees and birches. I wish I could find it. It’s corny but fun. These photos have real leaves in them.
so if you’re thinking of taking pictures in leaves get ready. Here’s a link to Autumn in Pittsburgh four years ago
from The archives 
Mark in Clarion 1980
Murphy in Pittsburgh 2004
Charlie raking leaves 2017
Kristie senior photo November 2016
Handstand man Zagreb Park path October 2015
Highland Park 2015
Melissa Senior Photo 2016
Anna, Michael, Jack and Maura Columbus 2014
Toaster Crumbs
Obviously, I can’t tell you the last time I pulled out the crumb tray.
I received this Cadillac of toasters from my good friend V when I turned 50. Now that’s not quite two decades ago and I promise I’ve cleaned it during that time.
There’s no strict schedule on this particular household task. Maybe I should make a note of it.
We make a lot of toast.
Silent Sunday
Spiderman and Tribute to a Marine on the Same Telephone Pole
Spiderman and a tribute to a Marine on the same telephone pole in Oakdale PA.
The town has decorated for Halloween and Veterans Day.
Liver and Onions Yes or No?
When I go out to eat I like to order something I don’t prepare at home. But I won’t be ordering the Liver & Onions.
It’s a NO for me but when my sister comes to visit and we are across the river at the Grant Bar it’s what she orders. This photo is the Oakdale Diner in Oakdale PA. Their fancy electronic sign keeps changing. I waited until the Liver & Onions in lights flashed back on.
I’ve asked you about flavors and tastes before, food preferences. So which is it? Liver and Onions Yes or No?
Celebrating a Special Birthday
Happy 16th Birthday Dear Anna,
I remember that early October morning, looking out the hospital window and watching the sun come up. The day you were born. I went to school and was so excited your arrival had made me a grandmother. Everyone was happy for me at school.
Good luck on your driving test. You will do great I know.
2003 seems just a moment ago and now you’re becoming so grown up. Proud of you and all you accomplish. I wish you every happiness, always.
Love, FF Ruthie
Wordless Wednesday
Anna said, “they taste like vitamins”
Descent-the action of moving downward, dropping or falling
Note: I miss the weekly WordPress Photo Challenges. Here’s one from October 2014.
From the archives
MONTH: OCTOBER 2014
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: DESCENT
Lots of images came to mind.
The trick was digging around in the files and finding what I was envisioning for the Weekly Photo Challenge: Descent created by Cheri Lucas Rowlands at WordPress. Her example was excellent.
Here is my gallery of descent.
Jet Blue making descent to Baltimore July 2014
How I love being the passenger with a camera in hand. My DIL was driving.
Low clouds and a truck making descent in WV enroute to Hardy VA
Down the slide at Idlewild Park -Michael, Erika and Maura
Grandson Jack coming down the Giant Slide at Idlewild Park
Mark climbing the deer stand in Centerline OHio
10-7-19 edit Looks like Ascent or ascending on the above photo Who knows what I was thinking or maybe he was climbing down?
Some random Skycoaster riders at Kennywood. Lots of screams
Anna diving into the pool at a swim meet. Descending into the water.
from a previous post – City Sidewalk -paper street steps- 2010 Garfield when I taught at Fort Pitt School
