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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated

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To: LindyBill who wrote (200647)3/27/2007 11:39:55 AM
From: MJ  Read Replies (1) of 793785
 
Farms were often used as orphanages-------

The one in our area had been there for at least a 100 years-------the family that ran it were very compassionate.

Remember the girls doing the cooking under supervision--------the boys learned all of the farm skills.

They also had the chance for music and tap dancing----so they got arts. Had church service since the owners were Presbyterians. And, played basketball, sports with my brothers------and participated in band and choir.

One of my fondest memories is coming back from college for Thanksgiving, riding a greyhound bus. Bus was full, only empty seat was by me. Suddenly a young man in a Navy uniform boarded, sat down by me----and it was one of our dearest high school friends who grew up in the orphange. The bus driver must have thought many thoughts as he got off of the bus with me. lol

On his way to visit a relative---I invited him to come home---he walked in there were my brothers that he had played ball. There followed hours of talking and eating.

Wonderful memories.

mj
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