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Tell Him Now...

Sunday, 15 May 2011 14:25

If with pleasure you are viewing any work a man is doing, if you like him or you love him tell him now.

Don't withhold your approbation till the parson makes oration and he lies with snowy lilies on his brow,

For no matter how you shout it, he won't really care about it, he won't know how many teardrops you have shed.

So if some praise is due him, now's the time to slip it to him, for he cannot read his tombstone when he's dead.

More than fame and more than money is the comment kind and sunny, and the hearty warm approval of a friend,

For it gives to life a savor and it makes you stronger, braver, and it gives you heart and courage to the end.

If he earns your praise, bestow it, if you like him, let him know it, let the words of true encouragement be said.

Do not wait till life is over and he's underneath the clover, for he cannot read his tombstone when he's dead.

~Berton Braley~

 

"Drive the Byway" Weekend

Sunday, 10 April 2011 15:25

Western Vistas Historic Byway

 

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Kansas Statehood with a “Drive the Byway” Weekend, Saturday, May 7th and Sunday, May 8th 2011.

This is a perfect opportunity to discover the rich history and scenic beauty of the first historic byway in Kansas. Create your own weekend adventure. Attractions on the route will have special happenings, displays and events for you to enjoy.

The byway links three western Kansas counties stretching over 102 miles. It features six museums plus twelve historic and scenic sites. The byway runs north from Scott City to Oakley (US 83), then west to Sharon Springs (US 40) and can be traveled from either direction with many stops between these cities. Along this route are side trips including Lake Scott State Park (Hwy 95) and Russell Springs (Hwy 25).  Come help us celebrate the first year of the Western Vistas Historic Byway and honor the 150th Anniversary of Kansas.

For more information contact: Keystone Gallery 620-872-2762 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Attraction details and event information: http://www.westernvistashistoricbyway.com

Visit http://www.ksbyways.org/pages/Western/western1.html for an overview of the entire byway including maps.

 

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Washing Clothes Recipe

Sunday, 07 November 2010 07:43

Years ago an Alabama grandmother gave the new bride the following recipe.  This is an exact copy as written and found in an old scrapbook with spelling errors and all.

WASHING CLOTHES

 

Build far in backyard to heat kettle of rain water. Set tubs so smoke wont blow in eyes if wind is pert.

Shave one hole cake of lie soap in bawlin water.

Sort things, make 3 piles

1 pile white,

1 pile colored,

1 pile work dark britches and rags.

To make starch, stir flour in cool water to smooth, then thin down with boiling water.

Take white things, rub dirty spots on board, scrub hard, and bawl, then rub colored don't boil just wrench and starch.

Take things out of kettle with broom stick handle, then wrench, and starch.

Hang old rags on fence.

Spread tea towels on grass.

Pore wrench water in flower bed. Scrub porch with hot soapy water. Turn tubs upside down.

Go put on clean dress, smooth hair with hair combs. Brew up a cup of tea, sit and rock a spell and count your blessings.

 

(May you remember to "count your blessings" when you are weary from your work...)

 

 

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