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The Old Feed Mill

In a time when things were so simple, we use to walk by the old feed mill. Sister and brother who I really adored took me to get a soda pop, my what a time that day was. Never had tasted any soda pop, until this grand day, Strawberry was the flavor I picked, standing there drinking such a taste it had, as I looked over at the old feed mill, feeling so good about this special day in my life must have been around 1948, but the precious memory of those two being there with me, it was such a warm and tender moment. As we walked back home, could smell the odors coming from the old feed mill such a smell it produced. The old feed mill is gone now, as is the gas station where we went that special day so many years ago, but will carry those memories for all time of when we walked by the old feed mill to get my first soda pop. wrote 9-24-08 My sister Darlene and brother Darrell who were six years older than me. My Brother Darrell died on June 25, 2008 will miss him so much.

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Date: 9/26/2008 2:43:00 PM
James I often reflect back on my times with my Sister and Brother before my mother drowned and they took my brother away - I only have a couple of memories because I was so young but they will be treasured always - God Bless
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Date: 9/26/2008 12:34:00 AM
One of your best James,stright from the heart this timeless'vignette.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments.
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Date: 9/25/2008 7:19:00 AM
Your writes are often so nostalgic and bring such warm memories of childhood for me. This time food memories, like the first time I tasted pizza, and chocolate chip mint ice cream. Two separate memories, but both very special. So sorry for the loss of your brother. Thanks for sharing this beautiful write. Love, Shar
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Date: 9/24/2008 7:29:00 PM
Another one? man, ill never get tired of these hehe...
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Date: 9/24/2008 2:41:00 PM
What a lovely memory to have, and what a wonderful childhood in small town America with your treasured brother and sister. I am so sorry, James, for your loss all these years later. My only sibling, is my brother 5 years older than I am...I can't even think of the world without him. This poem is so wonderful, but makes me sad thinking of what life changing events are destined to happen sooner or later. Treasure your memory...this is a tribute to family love. Sweet, sweet poem. ~Carrie
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