Category Archives: history and literature

A Cable from the Front February 1, 1917

Posted on February 9, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

Great Gran’s Journal Feb 2, 1917 I was a very happy person when I went into town Wednesday 31st.  I had just received a letter from Guy(her son).  That was great joy of itself and in Guy’s letter were these … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the “Robber Bride” by Margaret Atwood

Posted on December 30, 2010 by brushedwithmystery

On reading  “The Robber Bride,” by Margaret Atwood-   I knew I would like it- I just didn’t know how much.  Atwood is one of the few authors that can weave a tale that will keep you thinking for days- if … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cards of 1887

Posted on December 25, 2010 by brushedwithmystery
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Christmas 1917

Posted on December 16, 2010 by brushedwithmystery

2/12/17 Dear Margorie, The Frenchmen all rave about these xmas cards. I received your nice long letter telling me about  your trip to New York. I will write in a few days.  Hope you  and your mother have a pleasant … Continue reading →

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Entertainment in 1944

Posted on December 11, 2010 by brushedwithmystery

I found a newspaper from when my mom’s family lived in Dauphin Manitoba, during the Second War.  The date is August 31, 1944.  By this time the Allies had broken through Normandy.  One year later the world will be ushered … Continue reading →

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