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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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Dahn Ol Democrats and Republican Dave

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Viv Walden

Back in the day in the small town of Greenville, Maine, the farmland of five families was seized by eminent domain. The government wanted their land for an airstrip. Two of the farms  were owned by neighbors Jake Drew and … Continue reading →

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Rock Ribbed Republicans, Yellow Dog Democrats and the Cranks in Washington

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Viv Walden

By Gramps Walden and Viv Walden There is this nice thing about small towns – a sense of familiarity and ease among folks. When you have grown up together or lived for years on the same road you understand each … Continue reading →

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Little House at the Greenville Airport

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Viv Walden

Gramps told me this true story of his life with Grammy (Barbara) when they lived in the house he built at the Greenville airport. Every time we talk about it he adds more delightful details. We will add more details … Continue reading →

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