Monthly Archives: June 2021

My grandfather grew up in world my grandchildren would find foreign.

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Pat Shaul

This silver napkin ring belonged to my Grandfather, Lee Norton Goodliff Weaver. How do I know? Well, besides having been told so by Grandpa Lee, I was surprised to see his name had been engraved on the ring (of course … Continue reading →

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Back when magazines and newspapers were printed ….

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Pat Shaul

This magazine rack belonged to my grandparents. It was always full of different periodicals that I went through during each visit. The Saturday Evening Post, Look, Life, and Hidden Pictures were among my favorites. I did not realize until I … Continue reading →

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Keys to it all …

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Pat Shaul

I found this keyring at my parents’ home when we were clearing it out. I sort of remember seeing it at my mother’s parents house. There are seven keys on the ring and a tag. The tag in the middle … Continue reading →

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Grandma Weaver’s Plate

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Pat Shaul

This plate resided in my mother’s china cabinet. Always as a display item in the dining room. First on display in the mahogany secretary, then in the dining room hutch, and finally mounted on the wall with other special plates. … Continue reading →

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Salt and Pepper – times gone by.

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Pat Shaul

This sterling silver Salt Cellar (and spoon) and Pepper shaker was always in my grandparents’ china cabinet. I must admit I never noticed it or asked about its origin when there was someone who could give me the details. My … Continue reading →

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