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Mary Rolf's avatar

A good read, reminding me of letters stored in a closet. Of my grandmothers letters to my grandpa the year before they married. Letters about planning their house. Or the ones by that generation about their time at the U of M winter ag course at the time of the Spanish flu in the early 1900’s. Or the ones between sisters about Christmas gifts they made or ordered for my mom. So much history, so many boxes. Precious treasures to me, one of the last who remembers the people. Thank you!

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Robin Obrecht Krumanocker's avatar

Gosh, I enjoyed both your article and the bread. Among the belongings I brought in the car with me on my cross-country trip were hand written notes received over the years, from my parents, children and grandkids. Little bits of home away from home. Yes, we talked on the phone over the six weeks, but the notes/drawings are precious to me. My intentions to be a more dedicated letter writer fall short, sometimes in the interest of a loved one getting the message immediately via text or email. In the end, I think that a letter in the hand, is worth a bushel full of messages in cyber space!

The video about the connection made between Meadowlark Farm and and Mill and Gwenlyn Hill Farm was a reminder of the how much more we can accomplish when we broaden our connections and work collaboratively. This is an area where I need to stretch myself. Thanks Amy!

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