tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post8556760724166068600..comments2024-01-05T09:41:54.054-05:00Comments on Mimi Writes.......: The Four Dollar BoxMimi Lenoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01616635898420835541noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-89720696156719429972008-08-04T16:44:00.000-04:002008-08-04T16:44:00.000-04:00Anndi - There are a million possibilities for a st...<B>Anndi</B> - There are a million possibilities for a story or book here.<BR/><BR/><B>Travis</B> - He kept the things...<BR/><BR/><B>Tink</B> - Her penmanship is unbelievable. <BR/><BR/><B>Jane</B> - I love old postcards and the stories they tell. Glad you liked this post.Mimi Lenoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616635898420835541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-23114990239734023792008-08-01T22:20:00.000-04:002008-08-01T22:20:00.000-04:00OOOH how beautifully sad and romantic and exciting...OOOH how beautifully sad and romantic and exciting all rolled into one..<BR/>I would Love to make a find like that too Mimi Thanks for sharing xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-72109922679532232962008-08-01T06:48:00.000-04:002008-08-01T06:48:00.000-04:00I love these! How fascinating to study these arti...I love these! How fascinating to study these artifacts, especially the sweet note in impeccable penmanship from the young girl.<BR/><BR/>Happy Friday - <BR/>Tink *~*~*<BR/><A HREF="http://MyMobileAdventures.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">My Mobile Adventures *~*~*</A>Tink *~*~*https://www.blogger.com/profile/07997190070554972582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-90717666012180835972008-07-31T21:25:00.000-04:002008-07-31T21:25:00.000-04:00I love the word ephemera. It's just so evocative....I love the word ephemera. It's just so evocative.<BR/><BR/>And he kept the things.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-14061699313967990922008-07-31T19:01:00.000-04:002008-07-31T19:01:00.000-04:00Maybe you should write their love story as you ima...Maybe you should write their love story as you imagine it... what a wonderful book that would be.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-48644101133509434872008-07-31T13:49:00.000-04:002008-07-31T13:49:00.000-04:00Sandee - It's a shame the stories are lost. Thanks...<B>Sandee</B> - It's a shame the stories are lost. Thanks for the cyber hugs.<BR/><BR/><B>Bud</B> - You know my curiousity can't agree with that statement!Mimi Lenoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616635898420835541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-31713505121324938122008-07-31T13:47:00.000-04:002008-07-31T13:47:00.000-04:00Star - I feel funny reading them sometimes but the...<B>Star</B> - I feel funny reading them sometimes but they always make me happy and sad at the same time. Go figure.<BR/><BR/><B>Lee</B> - I spent so much time researching the cards and the places. It's an endless and fascinating process.<BR/>In fact this post has made me want to find an auction sale this weekend.<BR/><BR/><B>Daisy</B> - I am glad you liked the story.Mimi Lenoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616635898420835541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-43516292866827145322008-07-31T13:45:00.000-04:002008-07-31T13:45:00.000-04:00WillThink - I know because of the dates on the let...<B>WillThink</B> - I know because of the dates on the letter. The lady in the chair was much older than the girl would have been.<BR/><BR/><B>Patti</B> - And WHY would she give away such treasures from her husband? Eh???<BR/><BR/><B>Bee</B> - I hope so. It was so sad really to see them in a box in the middle of the yard for anyone to take!Mimi Lenoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616635898420835541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-5214516429444573492008-07-31T13:43:00.000-04:002008-07-31T13:43:00.000-04:00Charlers - And there are many more where they came...<B>Charlers</B> - And there are many more where they came from. I really need to get them into some sort of order.<BR/><BR/><B>Ciara</B> - The handwriting in the letters is beautiful and meant so much to her. I love the story.Mimi Lenoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616635898420835541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-41242720056697988952008-07-31T13:25:00.000-04:002008-07-31T13:25:00.000-04:00What a terrific tale. THe stuff you don't know abo...What a terrific tale. THe stuff you don't know about the whole story makes all the better...Bud Weiser, WTIThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333989186132063905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-89298676094480645942008-07-31T12:33:00.000-04:002008-07-31T12:33:00.000-04:00What a find indeed. There are many stories like t...What a find indeed. There are many stories like this one. Most were lost forever...but you saved this one. Have a great day Mimi. Big hug and lotsa lovies. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-77579993739582850322008-07-31T10:12:00.000-04:002008-07-31T10:12:00.000-04:00What a magical story!What a magical story!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412703583921658038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-14622489066430639882008-07-31T09:56:00.000-04:002008-07-31T09:56:00.000-04:00It amazes me whenever I hear one of these stories ...It amazes me whenever I hear one of these stories of treasures found in flea markets, yard sales...whatever. I could get lost for hours in mementos like this. Thanks for sharing, Your Highness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-8019002487277599182008-07-31T08:59:00.000-04:002008-07-31T08:59:00.000-04:00What a great find and a treasure to save. You've d...What a great find and a treasure to save. You've done a good thing.LAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804087660694789018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-9949962399871857572008-07-31T08:08:00.000-04:002008-07-31T08:08:00.000-04:00i'm sure he is happy someone treasures his things!...i'm sure he is happy someone treasures his things!<BR/><BR/>smiles, bee<BR/>xoxoxoxoxoxoxooxEmpress Bee (of the high sea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-25908331844892104842008-07-31T07:33:00.000-04:002008-07-31T07:33:00.000-04:00I was thinking the same thing as willthink4wine......I was thinking the same thing as willthink4wine...the old woman was that 15-year old girl in love with the soldier. <BR/><BR/>You certainly got a treasure at that garage sale. Lovely post, Mimi.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-20118460355808603252008-07-31T06:25:00.000-04:002008-07-31T06:25:00.000-04:00How marvelous! How do you know the woman who sold ...How marvelous! How do you know the woman who sold you the $4 box is not that young girl?Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660942367303941481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-42320473036860010952008-07-31T02:57:00.000-04:002008-07-31T02:57:00.000-04:00i love the story of the letter of young love. it d...i love the story of the letter of young love. it does make you wonder, doesn't it?Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365631315923740004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25698471.post-56963191413168697022008-07-31T02:11:00.000-04:002008-07-31T02:11:00.000-04:00wow, that's so cool. These are gorgeous, and certa...wow, that's so cool. These are gorgeous, and certainly worth more than 4 bucks eh?Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.com