Bluejeans and Billfolds

Well, I'm back. Not thrilled about it, but there it is. As always, I had a wonderful time at home; I miss hearing people say "billfold" instead of "wallet," "bluejeans" instead of "jeans." Sigh. Now I have to get ready for the beginning of the semester, but I'm not feeling like engaging in anything right now. I'm easing into it. For the moment, some of the pictures I scanned (more to come) -- you've seen my mom, now here are pictures of my dad from back in his Navy days, roughly age 18-21:





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similarity

You and your dad look *so* much alike in that last picture!

Krista

home

When I go home (Oregon), I'm always relieved to hear people say purse instead of pocketbook or stroller instead of carriage.

And "houseshoes" instead of s

And "houseshoes" instead of slippers. Or is that just my dad and my granddad?



Elle

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