Monthly Archives: April 2021

Another Found item from my grandparents’ attic

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Pat Shaul

An blue wood puzzle block that was in my grandparents attic that we used to drag out just to prove we could put it back together. It was a childhood toy of my mother and aunt. When you take the … Continue reading →

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Happy 335th Birthday, Grandmother Lee!

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Pat Shaul

335 years ago, 23 April 1666, my 7th Great Grandmother, Abigail Elizabeth Stevens was born in Guilford, Connecticut, to Thomas and Mary Fletcher Stevens. Abigail married Edward Lee, son of Hugh Lees, in 1687. They were the parents of six: … Continue reading →

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Another refugee from my grandparents’ attic

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Pat Shaul

I am not sure why my mother decided to save this little table that was always in her parents’ attic (at least during my lifetime). Possibly, because the upstairs room was shared by her and her sister and the table … Continue reading →

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Not sure Grandma Liked it or Hated it …

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Pat Shaul

This Roseville piece of pottery was always on top of the living room bookcase at my grandparents’ house. Grandma Florence had a habit of keeping items visible for whoever gifted her with something (see earlier page on the chair from … Continue reading →

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Grandma strongly disliked this chair …

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Pat Shaul

My Grandma Florence always hated strongly disliked this chair. As long as I can remember it was in the corner of Grandpa and Grandma’s living room. Pretty much shoved to a place of no use. It was a “gift” from … Continue reading →

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