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The Old Reunion
It’s time to slice the pie and get ready for the sale. It could be a picnic, but let’s say it’s a family reunion. The two women could be mother and daughter or sisters. One is named Helen. They’re enjoying each other’s company at the family reunion.
It’s a potluck with mostly cake. In those days, they never thought much about salads. The food is something not refrigerated.
The little kids are begging for some cake. They’re letting 2 children climb over the table. The parents are going to say, “I don’t know.” The children aren’t very well attended to! Their parents are in the kitchen cooking. Why do we assume the children are misbehaving?
The picture was taken in the mid-morning on an August or September day. This is before Helen and her sister had any kids. It’s also Helen’s birthday party! She is 96 years old. Helen wants a piece of that and that and that- two of each!
In those days, there wasn’t much sound. It’s a quiet town, but there is laughter and talk at the reunion. Helen hears her Grandma and Grandpa. They are heading for Dodge, but it wasn’t Dodge in those days!
Soon, they are going to clear off the table. Everyone got old after the picture was taken. Take a family reunion picture now before its too late! Afterwards, they are going to come back and do it all again.
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