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Gramps Gets Promoted

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Viv Walden

Gramps had only one regret about his military service; he was not promoted to Captain. He tried a few times to get his rank changed  and even called Susan Collins to see if she would hear his case. Some of … Continue reading →

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The Whiffletree – Sign of Spring

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Viv Walden

The winter of 1929 was markedly cold, snowy and long. It began unusually early and snowed more than it had in quite a few years. My bedroom window had snow on the sill most days and all winter I had … Continue reading →

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In Which Gramps and I Go Remembering

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Viv Walden

Yesterday, Gramps and I went remembering. We stood at the shore of Lower Wilson Pond and as we looked out at the water, he pointed to a spot.  “There, right there”, he said, “I learned to swim.” That was 88 … Continue reading →

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