I fell back to childhood again when I looked at this picture from my Facebook feeds:
I am linked to a page: DoYouRemember. Most of what they send out just brings back some fun memory. This one struck a heart string. A thought and feelings from what seemed to be a kinder time.
My Grandmother, on my mother’s side, had a home and tree that I think looked just about like this. Grandma Hill was amazing. I do not remember much of her, unfortunately, but what I do remember is wonderful. I also do not remember her EVER being cross with anyone or anything.
Her home was nestled behind this hidden garden. It was the other lady’s garden ( I don’t remember if she was the landlady or just the lady in the other apartment. I remember she always looked beautifully put together. Not a hair out of place. Her apron may have had recent dirt or cooking stuff on it, but it was obviously freshly pressed before use.
We always called her Grandma; her husband was Grandpa Joe. I was very young when both passed away, so much of them is not clear. There was something about her home. It was always warm and welcoming. There is something about the window behind this tree that moved me to write about this – I just cannot put my finger on it?
Maybe it is just the tinsel on the tree? It is different now and hard to find but still out there (going to try to find some this year!). It used to be made of different things: aluminum, cellulose acetate, lead alloy foil. Then there are the issues of toxins, animals, fish and birds having troubles with it after Christmas. I just remember how extra special it made the tree look. All the fancy lights and light shows they have now just don’t come close. I am surprised that no one has created a safe version of the stuff.
Childhood was real trees. We could not afford a fake one. When the season was over, all the ornaments – including the tinsel – were taken off the tree and stored for next year. The tree then went down to our dump (yes, we were big enough to have our own dump, then again most farmers did back then).
So today, November 15, 2016, I had a flashback to one of my Christmas memories from long ago (VERY long ago – J). I like to keep my holidays in the season, but this season is not cooperating with me. I apologize for the early topic, but I wanted to share the happy thoughts.
Happy November 15th!
HELBERG FARM STORIES 
Our tree still looks. Lot like this! No ‘icicle’ tinsel, my dad hated the mess so we always used the rope kind. And always silver! I got some gold once and…ewww!
Some concessions to modern life – LED lights (so much cheaper to run, and no replacing bulbs). And as there is just the two of us, there aren’t many packages underneath. But always always a real tree!
Will be quite interesting to see how Lumi reacts…oh my.
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Do you have any of the old glass ornaments?
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No, my dad still has the ones that survived from his childhood. A Santa, I remember that one…we buy ones that look old fashioned! And a lot of mess, of course! Photo frames, ribbons, silly Star Trek ornaments, Christmas Beer labels (framed and mounted with a hook).
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