My father was the greatest storyteller I’ve known. He used all kinds of expressions when he spoke. Too bad you can’t hear these stories from him in person.
Dad passed away in 1991. I’m happy I have his written stories that I can share with family and friends. It keeps a part of him alive for all of us.
Enjoy.
Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.
Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.
During the Great Depression, people raised livestock in their backyards. Here’s a story my dad wrote about having pigs in Calumet Park, Illinois.
We never raised pigs when I was a kid. I saw one being butchered at a friend’s farm and I couldn’t eat pork for years. I guess I take after my dad.
Funny that eating homegrown chickens didn’t bother my dad. It sure bothered me. Like he said, “It’s like eating your friends.”
I hope you enjoy this true story from when my dad was a boy.
I’ll read another in a future blog.
Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.
Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.
I took my three grandchildren to Seymour for Music in the Park on Wednesday evening. They ended up on stage.
They helped and then won $2 each for being the farthest visiting Seymour.
I’m proud that they ran prizes to winners of the door prizes. (Wyatt won a $10 gift card from Don’s Market!)
My three got popcorn for their efforts which they didn’t expect.
Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.
Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.
We went grocery shopping today. I allowed my grandchildren to choose yogurt flavors they liked.
Everyone was curious about the Skittle-flavor, so we bought one to give it a taste test. Here’s what my three grandchildren said.
It was three thumbs down, but the yogurt was finished so not wasted.
Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.
Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.
Three of my grandchildren are spending time with me this week, ending with everyone coming for Camp Manzke on the weekend.
They made it through one night in their tent without a problem.
Worked on an art project this morning.
Tomorrow we’re going to the movies. Wednesday evening we’ll be at Music in the Park in Seymour.
Thursday is prep for Camp Manzke, which starts on Friday.
Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.
Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.