My maternal grandmother at the beach. The 1920’s…I love the simplicity of what she’s wearing. At that time many of the gadgets we now take for granted didn’t exist. A reminder that some of the things we think are simple were considered marvels at the time.
This is one my favorite pictures of my maternal grandfather. He’s enjoying a book in the backyard of the house where I grew up. Nothing fancy, just a basic lawn chair and some sunshine. It brings back some great memories of simpler times.
My paternal grandfather. The timeframe is probably the late 1920’s, maybe the early 1930’s. Those in my family who have a musical bent inherited this from him. He made complicated music sound so simple. I can close my eyes and still hear it.
I absolutely love this picture of my paternal grandmother. She looks so lovely with her simple white hat.
Forward to this weekend. A plant that I’ve had for a few years bloomed this week. I had no idea it would flower! My grandmothers would laugh as they knew how to keep a garden! One simple elegant flower just made my morning and made me think of my grandparents.
I made a simple cup of tea as I usually do. It’s been good to reminisce about simple things and simpler times.
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Comments from Cathy 
I love your photos Cathy, especially the old ones – they are to be treasured!
It’s nice to look back on simpler times.
But nothing beats a simple cup of tea!
Thanks, Barb. I am definitely a tea drinker! I wasn’t originally planning on taking this post in this direction but it’s funny how that turns out! I’m glad I listened to my instincts. 🙂
Simple Memories nice post 🙂
Hello Jake! This turned out to be a great topic for a lot of bloggers. I’m glad you enjoyed my post!
What a wonderful post. Such a nice tribute to simpler times and those in your life that left imprints on your own journey. Great work. : )
Thanks so much, Just Ramblin’Pier! I’m glad you appreciate it!
this post is simply splendid!
thank you for sharing your memories, your stories, and your blossom 🙂
Thanks, Kris! I just started looking at your blog – what wonderful photos! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Great old photos!
Thanks dailyphtotoexploration! I’m fortunate my father has a vast library of family photos. He treasures them and spent quite a bit of time scanning and organizing! Because of all his work – a passion reallly – my family can treasure them, too!
Simply nostalgic!
Thanks, Mizz. Yes, I was very nostalgic. I consider myself fortunate to have known all four of my grandparents. I enjoyed going through a lot of photos while I put this post together. 🙂
beautiful collection of photos.
Thanks, Amar! So glad you enjoyed them!
Cool Autumn breezes, comfortable bed, warm hearth, my dog’s wagging tail and your blog. Just a few of my favorite things.
Hey there, Raul! So gald to hear from you!….I can vividly picture every one of the items you mention. Always warms my heart when familia stops by. Love ya’ bro’! 🙂
I love your pictures Cathy. Thank you for sharing them with us 🙂
Thanks, Madman! So glad that you enjoyed them!
Cathy, it was a joy going through your family photos and reading the captions. I love your outlook in general. So many people neglect the simplicities in life that oft time are the greatest treasures. Thank you for sharing.
I like looking at old photos, but I had never thought of how our must-have gadgets were so unnecessary back then. I love to think how people genuinely enjoyed what they had, whether it was an old violin, a book and lawn chair in the sunshine, or a walk on the beach.
Those simple things are still around to enjoy, except they get missed because there are so many things calling for our attention. Still, the mad rush of the world makes me that much more grateful for budding flowers and a time-out cup of tea.
Thanks reminding me to enjoy the simple things! 🙂
Thanks, engchick23 for your comments. I’m glad you enjoyed my post! 🙂
A better time…great post.
Hi readytochangenow! They were good times! 🙂
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