Grandpa and Great Aunt Edith
Savannah, GA
~1967
My grandfather's sister, Edith, was a hoarder.
Of course 50 years ago we just referred to her as "messy."
I loved going to Aunt Edith's house.
She allowed dirty dogs in the house, shoes on the furniture, and we were always finding lost treasures under the piles of magazines and newspapers.
Aunt Edith was one of the happiest people I've ever known.
She loved people, animals, and growing beautiful flowers.
Camellias were her specialty.
I know another special lady who lives in Florida and grows beautiful flowers, including camellias.
Go visit Ms. Fern and tell her Kit sent you!
Thanks!

Bravo fur both of these special ladies!
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Khyra
I wonder if a lot of people who grew up during the Depression weren't like that? It seems that some of my relatives did the same thing.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, I want an Aunt like your!! She sounds wonderful. And yes, we too, visit Fern a lot!
ReplyDeleteHugs and wags, Mistaya and M.O.M.
she looks like a hoot!
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So sweet! Good to see your extended family! And those are some flowers!
ReplyDeleteHer flowers were beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteMe and your Aunt Edith - soul sisters.
ReplyDeleteMorning Ms. K...Aunt Edith sounds a lot like my Annie Ma...(Mama's Mother...the first grandchild could not say Gr so she was Annie Ma). She was a messy hoarder too!!
ReplyDeleteBut oh what fun and what a great cook. Thanks for the memories.
Hugs Madi and Mom
I just wonder how many closet "hoarders" there are and were, that were just considered messy or disorganized?
ReplyDeleteLove all the flowers on the table!
What a beautiful memory! Lots of love, Holly and mom
ReplyDeleteHi Kit,
ReplyDeleteYou pegged me to a tea Kit!!! I grow lots of Camellias and am a horded!!
I am a loving person too!! I love you and your Pups!!!
My house is always a mess!!! I really don't like to clean house.
I did when the kids were kids,, some!!!!! They always had clean clothes and food on the table tho!!
Yes, Tom and I have had a wonderful time the last 4 days. It has been years since he has been home 4 days in a row!!!
Hugs Girlfriend, Bambi & Fern
She sounds like a great lady! And of course Ms. Fern is the best!
ReplyDeleteAunt Edith has such a happy smile - you can tell she was a lot of fun :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful lady! Love your festive header. Have great week. Ros and Oscar
ReplyDeleteMom had an old Aunt who was a hoarder too, but she was one very sweet lady.
ReplyDeleteJust like Fern - we love Fern too.
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
Hi Kit! I'm sorry that I've been unable to visit your blog the last several days--As you know, life has gotten in the way of doing what I so enjoy. And, I've enjoyed catching up on your blog! What great memories you have of your family members--Thanks for sharing your Aunt with us today who looks like an Aunt anyone would love to have!!
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