Thursday, July 8, 2010

Penny for your thoughts

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Simple things. Just a simple little wheat penny makes me think of my grandma.  It makes me think of a childhood flying kites in the park, eating oatmeal and watching Scooby Doo.  I keep it on my bedside, intending to send it to my grandma (she collects them), but I find that every time I see it, I am that little girl with pigtails.  Happy memories keeping me young.

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11 comments:

  1. Isn't it great the items we draw memories from.....

    I have a powder case next to my bed that belonged to my grandmother...whenever I miss her I smell it and those old familar memories come rushing in...awesome image full of emotion!

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  2. about how much my thoughts are worth (:

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  3. Oh ... I love the photo and the thought.

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  4. i love this story lisa.
    it makes me think about my grandma and the big jug of wheat pennies that she used to have.
    i used to love looking at them.
    i hadn't thought about that in years.

    thanks for giving me this sweet memory back.

    chas

    ps i love your interpretation of my wisteria and the fairy slippers!

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  5. What a lovely clear shot, Lisa -- I'm admiring that gorgeous slightly art-nouveau font.

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  6. I think you should keep this one because I'm sure your grandma would be honored to know that you keep this at your bedside as it serves as a talisman for good health and long life, with her as the inspiration.

    I followed the link at the bottom of your post for the first time. I admire you for taking on this project in public and I wish you the very best as you count up to the five-year mark.

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  7. Oh I LOVE this post! I LOVE the image and I LOVE that it makes you remember happy times!

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  8. Oh yes, my dad, he collects them, we always save them for him. You should keep it.

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  9. Beautiful sentiment :)
    We all need such happy little memories to keep us young!

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  10. It's a great close up. Makes me think I could pick that penny right up. They actually make me think of railroad tracks. That's probably not a great connection to make. ;)

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  11. You should definitely keep that one for yourself ... anything that makes you feel like a kid again!

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