The One Room Schoolhouse
Friday Flash 55
filed in Old pics on Oct.14, 2010
Little feet trudge through fields of green and along dusty dirt roads. Adorn with hand-me-
downs; darned socks and worn out soles.
A meager sack lunch for a little grumbly belly; a thick lead pencil, both a sacrifice for a struggling family.
Krystine sits beside her older brother quietly as they share a book.
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(While looking through old photos of my grandmother I came across these and began to imagine those days of long ago.)
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More Flash 55′s here at the home of G-Man
October 14th, 2010 on 7:21 pm
These photos say so much… the stories, the lifetimes contained in those buildings… wonderful 55!
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October 14th, 2010 on 7:27 pm
sweet. great to see you at 55s again…
i can feel that sacrifice…days were different back then, yet same for many now…
my 55
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October 14th, 2010 on 7:30 pm
Those old pictures are priceless aren’t they. Love the story that you have so lovingly penned. Hope for more
Glad to meet you at FFF
Moon smiles
No need to wait for this 55
October 14th, 2010 on 7:32 pm
Family history is awesome. I wrote a series of five 55′s recently on my mother’s past. It was fun.
My 55 is HERE .
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October 14th, 2010 on 7:32 pm
a different time and place for sure. old pictures certainly can ignite the imagination.
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October 14th, 2010 on 7:37 pm
What a great story. Brings back fond me
Pried of my youth. Happy Friday.
Thom´s last blog ..55 Flash Fiction Friday – 10-15-10
October 14th, 2010 on 8:19 pm
I Love anything old!
Your pics Rocked
And I absolutely LOVED your 55!
Have you been on vacation Sheila?
Thanks for this marvelous post, and thanks for playing and visiting others.
Have a Kick Ass Week-End…G
October 14th, 2010 on 8:51 pm
That’s an era which kind of beckons to me as well!
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October 14th, 2010 on 9:13 pm
Simpler times for sure. Thanks for sharing this and your treasured pics with us.
October 14th, 2010 on 9:30 pm
I love looking at old pictures and imagining the stories behind them. Such a different life back then.
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October 14th, 2010 on 10:18 pm
I love the stories old photos tells. Lovely 55.
October 14th, 2010 on 10:42 pm
Such a difference time has made.
October 15th, 2010 on 6:06 am
Ironic we both did 55s on ‘school’ memories.
My 55 is a double whammy this week, two for the price of one. Of course, as always, you need to scroll down below my Friday’s Show n Tell.
The link is HERE I’d love to have you stop by for a visit.
Hootin’ Anni´s last blog ..on the first day of Schoola memory in 55 words times 2
October 15th, 2010 on 9:06 am
What is so neat that the schoolhouse is still there, used for other activities. Even visiting now, you can imagine what it was like and can almost feel the children who learned there years ago. Nice post, Sheila!
October 15th, 2010 on 9:13 am
Nice 55 and interesting pics – they reminded me of the old school house buildings in Greenfield Village (Dearborn, MI). I actually attended school for a day at one of the old school buildings way back in 5th grade (about 1973).
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October 15th, 2010 on 10:11 am
WOW!! You have a real treasure trove of photos, Sheila. I LOVE this post.
Gosh, our ancestors went through so much for us, eh?
Beautiful.
xoxo
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October 15th, 2010 on 10:57 am
I like your imaginations!
extraction
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October 15th, 2010 on 12:40 pm
That was very well written!! Fantastic 55!
October 15th, 2010 on 1:00 pm
Beautiful photos! You paint a lovely picture with your words as well. I love to step back in time. Amazing that you have such treasures to share
October 15th, 2010 on 1:46 pm
This is just charming. It’s wonderful that you have those old photos to give you a glimpse into the past.
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October 15th, 2010 on 3:59 pm
Loved your 55 word imaginings. I love old pictures of when my mother was young.
HERE IS MINE
PG
October 15th, 2010 on 8:29 pm
Lovely walk down memory lane..loved the pics. I would love to time travel to a simpler time.
October 16th, 2010 on 12:52 pm
wonderful new life to old photos! I love the “grumbly belly” I too am mother to 3 teens and spouse. I will enjoy your blog.
my 55 is up HERE
Dianne
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October 16th, 2010 on 5:57 pm
Love old pictures, and what great ones to have!
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October 17th, 2010 on 12:27 am
Nice 55.. Thanks for sharing..
–Someone IS Special–
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October 18th, 2010 on 6:04 pm
What a great 55 and very cool photos
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October 22nd, 2010 on 10:47 am
Really loved that – the photos and your Flash 55.