Tag Archives: memories

A Life-long Letter From My Mom

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

I slide my hand over a treasure. It has the smell of “old books” mixed with a touch of cedar from the chest it rested in for years. Yellowed newspaper clippings are tucked between the pages. My mom’s life is … Continue reading →

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If a tree could talk, the stories it could tell… Part 2

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

That old tree. It held many a child in the length of it’s years…   As long as I can remember, that towering tree spread it’s branches over us. It stood across the street from my own farmhouse. A bunch … Continue reading →

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If a tree could talk, the stories it could tell…

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

The trees in the backyard were “clapping.” It was a very icy morning in December, when all the branches on the trees were swaying back and forth in the breeze. It was making a sound akin to someone haphazardly playing … Continue reading →

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A Vigil

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

A dimly lit room at 2:23 a.m. One tiny lamp on the night stand. A fine-boned beautiful woman is lying comfortably on her bed. Her white hair is tousled, her face and neck wrinkled. She’s in that special place that … Continue reading →

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A Summer’s Day which burned

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

Another mundane morning of driver’s training. Three kids. An instructor who said, “go 40 on 40.” His way of attempting to be funny. Long story. Along with many other sayings he used. You would only understand if you grew up … Continue reading →

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