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Gramps Edwin Schuyler Walden 1922-2017
Many of you have come to know Gramps through facebook and our blog; here is a little more about his ordinary extraordinary life. Edwin Schuyler Walden was born in Greenville, Maine July 20, 1922, hand delivered by the famous Doc Pritham. … Continue reading →
East Road Excitement circa 1938
Dave Curtis was at times a bus driver, piano player, photographer, dog owner and generally well-liked East Roader. When he had to get off airport land because of eminent domain, Dave decided to take just his photography studio to live … Continue reading →
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He Raised the Roof for Her – an Everyday Valentine
She was a fine looking New England woman and he was a quiet man with a mustache. It was a marriage made in Maine and from all reports a long and happy union. Abby was one of the famous … Continue reading →
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Planning the Garden with Gramps
We are in the thick of winter so yesterday I handed Johnny’s Seed Catalog to Gramps as a nod to spring and the large garden we hope to plant. We began our work on the garden in the fall because … Continue reading →
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In which Gramps is for the Birds
Gramps is 93 and he sees things a little differently than I do. His vision, thanks to a small laser op, is 20 20. But I’m only partly talking about physical eyesight. Some things you see with your memory, desire … Continue reading →
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In Which Gramps and I Go Remembering
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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Tagged family, gramps, grandfather, Greenville, land, life, Maine airport, memories, old, shore, stories, technology, warmth, wilson Pond
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The Twice Moved Old Barn by our House
Edwin Orin Walden (1882- 1937) was a dear Christian man, so said the townspeople of Greenville. He walked stooped over for much of his life because of an accident that broke his back but did not slow him down. Professor … Continue reading →
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