Thursday, December 16, 2010

Letters from Ollie J - Dec. 16, 1996

It was always hard to figure out what to get Grandma for Christmas. She wasn't into collecting, she didn't need "stuff," and heaven forbid you be extravagant. One year we figured out that that she really enjoyed the Reader's Digests. The articles weren't overly long. There was a variety of material, and better yet, it came in a large print version that made it easier for her to read. (Honestly right now, I'm even beginning to enjoy the large prints on things - time to see the eye doctor!) For a reasonable price, you could get a one or two year subscription and she'd be content. Plus, by the time you'd get around to visiting The Farm, there would be a nice stack that you could peruse between shelling pecans or sitting and rocking during all the relatives' visits.

[16 Dec 1996]

[The Farm
Pikeville, NC]

Thanks for the subscription to Readers Digest. Lot of reading.

You didn’t mean for me to have all those picturs[sic] did you?

They came today 16 Dec 1996 You didn’t say how much they cost. How can I pay you. The work you helped with was very much appreciated.

Come to visit any time you can.

What are plans for 1997?

Carol & I have tied three quilts for her & 2 boys. All done but heming[sic] one.

Want[sic] they be suprised[sic] Christmas.

Love and God Bless You Always

Grandma

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