Re: including what was served at an event. I LOVE this! I've been reading about Mark Twain (in preparation for a post in "Noted" 2weeks from now.) I've seen a few menus from his birthday parties -- and they are wild. For his 70th, guests enjoyed "Green Turtle," "Fried Hominy and Current Jelly," and "Fancy Ice Creams" among other things. Maybe one day "hamburger with all the fixings" will sound equally strange.
I admit at first I thought you were going to say Rebecca called you. Then I saw what had happened. I was going to comment on the USPS (is there anyone who hasn't had a problem) but I see it was operator error. ;) I can't remember when it was but I have received packages in the past with old newspapers. One time, they were old from 20 to 30 years ago. I don't know why someone held onto them that long but it was interesting reading back what happened on such and such day.
The Woodville seems to be getting a jump on the news. The first year posted is 2202.
Oct 12, 2022·edited Oct 12, 2022Liked by Holly Rabalais
I'm laughing and crying at the same time here, Holly - what an absolutely delightful post! I've actually kept those precious pages of 'The Woodville Republican' with a view to writing about them myself sometime soon!
Speaking of press cuttings, I was chatting to a journalist yesterday about great newspaper headlines of the past. She told me that her favourite - the sad demise of an escaped zoo animal in a named area of Wales, UK - was: "WOLF IN CARDIGAN SHOT DEAD". Poor wolf. But I wonder how very lovely it had looked wearing that cardigan!
And of course, again, thank you for the book!!! :D :D :D
So cool the international shipment resulted in a happy story!
And what rich family history you have uncovered from the stories you found...I love reading those surprising family history facts...that I also have in my life.
These small acts of kindness reaffirm my faith in humanity. I love that you're lucky enough to have had one on your own block, and one across the ocean all at once.
Separately, I think there is a huge appetite for local journalism. I see it everywhere I turn anymore. Maybe that's a romance for "simpler times," or pushback against the homogenized clips that pass for news anymore. I dunno. But there seem to be greenshoots of a comeback here and there, and I'm here for it.
P.S. Anyone on our side of the pond that says they didn't read these exchanges in an accent is lying. lol.
Re: including what was served at an event. I LOVE this! I've been reading about Mark Twain (in preparation for a post in "Noted" 2weeks from now.) I've seen a few menus from his birthday parties -- and they are wild. For his 70th, guests enjoyed "Green Turtle," "Fried Hominy and Current Jelly," and "Fancy Ice Creams" among other things. Maybe one day "hamburger with all the fixings" will sound equally strange.
I admit at first I thought you were going to say Rebecca called you. Then I saw what had happened. I was going to comment on the USPS (is there anyone who hasn't had a problem) but I see it was operator error. ;) I can't remember when it was but I have received packages in the past with old newspapers. One time, they were old from 20 to 30 years ago. I don't know why someone held onto them that long but it was interesting reading back what happened on such and such day.
The Woodville seems to be getting a jump on the news. The first year posted is 2202.
I'm laughing and crying at the same time here, Holly - what an absolutely delightful post! I've actually kept those precious pages of 'The Woodville Republican' with a view to writing about them myself sometime soon!
Speaking of press cuttings, I was chatting to a journalist yesterday about great newspaper headlines of the past. She told me that her favourite - the sad demise of an escaped zoo animal in a named area of Wales, UK - was: "WOLF IN CARDIGAN SHOT DEAD". Poor wolf. But I wonder how very lovely it had looked wearing that cardigan!
And of course, again, thank you for the book!!! :D :D :D
So cool the international shipment resulted in a happy story!
And what rich family history you have uncovered from the stories you found...I love reading those surprising family history facts...that I also have in my life.
Oh my goodness, I can only imagine this exchange between yourself and Rebecca! Brings a huge smile to my face. :)
Love this! Such a neighborly exchange from "across the pond". Amazing and reaffirming that Kindness Lives!
Jesse🔆🎈
Your description brought “John” to mind- an Indigo Girls song from their Beauty Queen Sister album. 🧡
What a great snapshot of your town Holly! How was the cake?
These small acts of kindness reaffirm my faith in humanity. I love that you're lucky enough to have had one on your own block, and one across the ocean all at once.
Separately, I think there is a huge appetite for local journalism. I see it everywhere I turn anymore. Maybe that's a romance for "simpler times," or pushback against the homogenized clips that pass for news anymore. I dunno. But there seem to be greenshoots of a comeback here and there, and I'm here for it.
P.S. Anyone on our side of the pond that says they didn't read these exchanges in an accent is lying. lol.
As busy as I get, right now on a short trip with friends, I make time to read your stories. They always leave me grateful that I took the time.