Madrid, Spain – Part 1, Day 9

On my 54th Birthday I was lucky enough to be on a high-speed AVE train to Madrid, Spain. It was a fun experience, if just a little stressful. Everyone in the train station seemed to be in a hurry to get on the train. It felt a little crazy! It looks empty below, but by … Continue reading Madrid, Spain – Part 1, Day 9

I – 1965 Ohio Tornado – The Thelma Files

In the next installment I thought I would share the photographs that my grandma, Thelma, took of one of the worst tornadoes in the Midwest in 1965 over Palm Sunday. Below is my favorite photograph from the slides taken. It brings up so many questions. I wonder if the woman is with the Salvation Army, … Continue reading I – 1965 Ohio Tornado – The Thelma Files

The Thelma Files – Introduction

Recently I came across my maternal grandma' s slide collection. One good banker box full and a funky metal box! As I looked thru the slides I mentioned them to my mom and she said " oh your grandma was a great photographer!" I never remembered her taking photos, but maybe as a kid I … Continue reading The Thelma Files – Introduction