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Train Memories, My Childhood, and My Grandmother

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Jennie

In light of National Train Day today, and Mother’s Day tomorrow, this is a beloved repost of my train memories and my grandmother.  Summer evenings on the porch are quiet, except for the occasional  sound of a train whistle in … Continue reading →

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Childhood, and Train Whistles, and My Grandmother

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Jennie

Summer evenings on the porch are quiet, except for the occasional  sound of a train whistle in the distance.  I love that sound.  When I was a little girl, a train whistle meant excitement and memories.  I was born and … Continue reading →

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