100-yr old rhododendron and the woman who planted it

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The reflections of ceiling lights appear to be alien ships descending on Shreveport.

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Bird feeder looks like monstrous tower down the street.

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Little girl came to an old man’s rescue when his Yeti rolled under the shelf.

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WITT? Regency style half moon table has holes for holding something with tall spindle-like rods.

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I have to find this adorable set!

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The Wonder of Borth

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Grandma specifically told me not to pick the marigolds. 1957

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I’m at the airport- what is this monster?

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My cousin gifted me with one of our grandmother’s aprons. It had been packed away since she passed in 1980. She was born 1896. I’m guessing this is from the 40s from the print. Wild guess. But tomorrow I’m going to bake Grandma’s oatmeal cake while wearing this. I might cry.

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One of the biggest trees in our county. A sycamore, and my friend Bob for scale.

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My husband ordered a $63 bottle of Opium perfume for me, but this is what I opened yesterday. He didn’t know when he wrapped it that it was 6 bottles. “Yes it felt heavy,” he said, “It felt like $63 worth of perfume.”

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I saw this and thought you guys would appreciate it’s adorableness.

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Is nothing sacred?

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Hand soap full of Barbie shoes

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Top, 1957, Danville (IN) Park’s Swinging Bridge. And as it looks today. (Sorry I couldn’t adjust depth of field.)

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Happy Birthday, My Navy Mom ❤️

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Any quilt historians out there? Please answer this for me: In 1908, would a bride make her own double wedding ring quilt or would it perhaps been the tradition for her mother to gift it to her? I just acquired a quilt that belonged to my grandma and I’m wondering if she made it or if her mother did.

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This is the photo of a missing baby that the police have released to the public.

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Batman in the mist is actually a horse with a blanket on.

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Red-headed Woodpecker, Catbird, and House Finch finishing off the day’s smorgasbord (Indiana)

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All these eggs in one nest!?

4yr ⋅

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I cut off a tee shirt and added a skirt from my scrap stash. For my granddaughter. Total cost $2.50 + 1 hour.

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Found this in my Grandma’s recipe box

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Mr. Spock was a child model when he was a kid.

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For ranch dressing lovers

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James Earl Jones in 1970

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Advance, IN. 1923 and 2023

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ITAP of my Summer and the setting sun.

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This old phone hung in our house and was connected to one in dad’s workshop. Although we had a modern wall phone in 1958, this was used to call Dad in fir lunch. Sixty years later and a different home, I’m proud to hang it. Oh, how I wish I could still get Dad on the other end.

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I like Penney!

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Have a swinging picnic.

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Our Christmas tree’s reflection appears to be a tiny tree inside my miniature storefront.

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My mom making the news, 76 years ago today. 🇺🇸

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We put the fake owl up to discourage the birds from nesting.

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My friend’s quilt she allowed me to share with you. It was started in 1870, and the picture shows the oldest fabric prints. Daughters took over where mothers left off. 1-inch squares, all hand sewn.

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Nothing up my sleeve...

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Please dismantle.

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Morton salt 1955

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DIY sleepsack

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My uncle as Carmen Miranda, 1944

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I’ve been stewing on this a week, and my family can’t get it.

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🔥 A snowflake under a microscope

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I bet this sold a buttload of fans. (Controlled energy action = on/off switch)

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This puzzle is part of a room escape game. The only clues are in the picture. The grey nails can be moved. I’m not sure of the object of the puzzle. Ideas?

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Bagels cooking in the fryer look like soggy Cheerios.

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Nancy Drew mysteries (89 years old!)

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Indianapolis, IN insurance scam turns deadly after an explosion rocks a neighborhood killing two persons, and causing $4million in damages. November 10, 2012

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The blond is me 59 years ago today in our town parade. The tricycle broke just as the parade started and everyone was passing me. A young man saw me crying and picked up the trike— with me on it— and carried me beside the other children the entire length of the parade.

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I have laid out these blocks like this, now what is the best way to sew them together? They are 8” blocks, 5 across, 7 down.

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My grandma made this little quilt for my doll in 1958. It measures 16”x20” and in it I can see one of her aprons, Grandpa’s shirt, and two of my dresses. Today, 60 years later, I brought it out for my 2 year old granddaughter. From great-great Grandma with love.

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My grandmother made this quilt in 1915 for her marriage the following year. In the 60s it was spread in the back end of our station wagon for long trips. Since then it’s just laid around. Squares have disintegrated, sadly. The batting is pieced flour sacks. I don’t have the heart to trash it. :(

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Please no jokes. In a Facebook group for old photographs, the OP says the structure on the right is the remaining chimney— all that’s left of the house. But it looks like a robed man holding up something. What do you guys think?

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What do I need to do differently ??

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Infinity’s End, Charlotte, NC. My old head shop...it’s been keeping folks in papers and bongs for 50 years.

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My friend saw this comment written on her cafe receipt. She was so upset a waiter would consider her 2 yr old terrifying for no reason and she posted it on Facebook. It went viral, and after a nightmarish week the company has bent over backwards trying to apologize.

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Daddy on the left. His daughter on the right. These were taken when they were both 11 weeks old. (Bob’s 38th birthday is today and I just felt like posting his baby picture.)

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Oakland Avenue 2018 Pew Quilt Show - I think they should leave them year round. Makes for a cozy Sunday service!

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I cut off a tee shirt and added a skirt from scrap fabric. Now it’s a sweet dress for my grandbaby.

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This is one of those tiny 1” erasers that came out of a gum ball machine. We can’t figure out what the shape is.

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Impressive memento I saw in someone’s home today.

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My phenomenal grandbaby, sleeping with her daddy’s old Fisher Price baby doll.

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The hospital at which I work takes pride in truly caring about people. For example, to avoid possible O/C anxiety with patients, staff and visitors, all the toilet is loaded like this. That’s how we roll.

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My granddaughter wearing an outfit handmade by her great-great grandmother for her great grandmother.

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Just finished painting this wood box. 6x6x9”

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A friend is downsizing and had this designated for Goodwill. It’s a big bowl. What is it’s value?

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Beer caps make classy earrings.

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The Original Slip ‘n Slide. Me and my friends in 1962.

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“Quilts for Kids” kit completed and ready to send back. Messed up on the diagonal, but still cute.

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Tony Stewart gets it honest. His dad Nelson (center), in Texas today with friends and his Legends car. Racing at 80!

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This is how my Reddit opened: the top pic was in r/WTF....and followed by...

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My grandbaby enjoying her first parade

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My granddaughter enjoying my 1955 View-Master.

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What’s wrong with Tupperware measuring cups? I found this recipe on another subreddit and am curious about the author’s note:

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This was used as a planter at a house we moved into in 1970. It’s been from NC to NH and my sis just brought to me in IN. It’s incredibly heavy and took two men to lift it. It’s 18” tall (with legs) and 24” across. Would anyone guess at the age of it, and what it’s original use would have been?

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In “Baby, The Rain Must Fall” (1965) uncredited Glen Campbell can be seen playing in the background in Steve McQueen’s rockabilly guitar scene.

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My first disappearing 9-patch from scraps. The points are flaps, and I inserted a jingle bell into a couple of them. Be kind - so flawed but fun. :) !!

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She wants to do anything Grandma does.

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Just finished this fun quilt! My sis gave me a bunch of Teddy Bear Garden Party fabric, and I had fun designing as I went. I put a jingle bell in one of the prairie points. I laid it down to photograph and my cat says “Oh is this for me?”

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What do I do to make these keto parmesan crackers come out crispy? These are too soft. Ingredients mixed together: 3/4 c grated Parmesan, 1/2 c sour cream, 1 egg, 1/2 t each onion powder & garlic salt, 1/4 cayenne. Baked 400° 20 min.

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Doctor is treating me for poison ivy rash- my husband insists this is it, but there are more than three leaves. Otherwise there are no other weeds around the house. Yes or no, is this the culprit?

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Single letter A on cracker bag.

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At a popular Mexican restaurant today and the ambiance sucked. This is what I looked at ad I ate.

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That fluffy tummy is hard to resist. Touch it and you’re hamburger meat.

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Tunic for granddaughter - just learning this. Ties in back. Bias tape is tricky! The front needs something - an applique?

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How do you deconstruct a silo? From the ground up.

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Paint color for sewing room advice please! Background of this curtain fabric is white and it was suggested for the walls, but I think that will be way bright. If I have plenty of light do so have to worry about the wall color influencing my fabric colors? I’m leaning toward a pale celery.

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I need a closure for a cabinet door, and this is just what I’m thinking of. Maybe thicker. But I’m trying to google it to order one but have no idea what it’s called. Help!

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My grandparents’ marriage: 102 years ago today.

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Old Fashioned GoFundMe, 1952

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My grandpa was born 127 years ago today. His picture on left at age 8. My son on right (his great grandson) at the same age.

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What got to my maple tree? It was a healthy 3 ft tall sapling last week. Primarily it’s the bark that’s been stripped. (Central Indiana)

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I have 16 FQs— this is where I get stuck! I need a simple quilt pattern. (I intend to get a neutral as well.) Who has an idea? I’m a beginner.

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10” tall mystery thing.

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Mom’s doll dresser, label says 1906. I want to spiff it up and give to her great-granddaughter. Where does one find a replacing mirror? It’s about 4x6”.

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Oh so I’m green at this. I soaked a couple I found in salt water overnight. Rinsed, but they are still coming out and alive. Tell me how to remedy!

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Living under my friend’s porch. What kind of snake is this please?

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A friend took a picture of the original and asked me to copy it so she could have one. Artist’s signature wasn’t found for credit. Acrylic, 24x48”.

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Humongous pot

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After a yellow jacket stung her, all I could do is apply medicine and wish it was me instead. :(

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What is this wood closure called?

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Assuming this picture is from the 1940s/50s (perhaps an advertisement), what is the object hanging over the sink?

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Grandma’s 1965 grocery list. Looks like my typical list today.

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Friend is asking on a FB page and she’s getting dumb answers. In an old house, the doorway was once the exterior kitchen back door. Metal box was on the inside. What was it for? About 12x9”. (No, not a laundry or coal chute!)

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Identical bruises have come up on my (F-62) hands. Seemingly over night. No known circulation issues, no blood thinners, no injury.

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What are the whitish splotches on the front of the house? They look like snowball marks, and translucent. (This is not a photograph.) The Carpenters “Now & Then” album.

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My granddaughter came over with these welts on her. Mosquito bites?

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I’ve been a good girl, Santa!

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This is a power cord, but to what? Only 10” long, and the prong end can be pinched open. This was in my utility drawer so I know I need it....hubby and I just can’t remember what it goes to, and we have searched our electronics for this tiny prong port.

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Take spelling lessons, then art class.

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