Tag Archives: Great Depression

A Dish for Every Occasion

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Joselyn

My mother had three sets of dishes: the everyday dishes, the good dishes, and the ‘we can’t use those’ dishes. The everyday dishes consisted of plates and bowls and glasses that my mother earned by turning in stamps at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Depression glass, dinnerware, dishes, Great Depression | 5 Comments

A Different Time

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joselyn

When I saw this topic, my obvious topic would be my Dad’s service in WWII. However, my schedule has been crazy and I wasn’t sure I would be able to do a post at all. It was with much delight … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged family, Great Depression, heritage, Michigan, parents, Romance, veterans, writing | 11 Comments

Gosh, I’m Thankful… for the Greatest Generation

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Jeff Salter

Thanksgiving Day 2013 By Jeff Salter On this Thanksgiving Day, I have uncountable blessings to be grateful for, but one which takes center stage is living in this nation which affords freedom and so many blessings to so many. But … Continue reading →

Posted in authors, Books, Family, Holiday, Jeff Salter, Life, Miscellaneous, Random thoughts, writing, youth | Tagged America, Astraea Press, Called to Arms, Called to Arms Again, Elaina Lee, Great Depression, Greatest Generation, grit, holiday, J.L. Salter, patriotism, sacrifice, Thanksgiving, United States, veteran, veterans, Veterans Day, World War, World War II, World War Two | 12 Comments

If the Taxman Giveth

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jeff Salter

What I’d Do With $5k Tax Refund by Jeff Salter Well, first of all, let me state clearly that (on those rare occasions) when Uncle Sam “returns” excessively withheld taxes to me, it is NOT Sam’s money that he’s GIVING … Continue reading →