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I always thought it was rather cool having sets of grandparents
that were mostly worlds' apart in similarity. Offering me such
a wide variety of experiences growing up.
On my father's side there was the sophistication; manners,
well-traveled, educated, etc.. It may have been rather "stiff" for
me at times, but there was plenty of enjoyment to be had.
On my mother's side you had the very simple, salt of the earth
(cotton pickers from Arkansas), TV trays for dinner experience -
LOVED IT!
There's no doubt that there was a common thread among the
two sides and that was the amazing work ethic and energy!
They are all gone now:
Grandmother Ellie (dad's side) - She once (and that was
enough! ) scolded me for calling her " Grandma ". Her hugs
were never overly affectionate and never a kiss on the
lips. She intimidated me and there is no doubt about that.
Amazingly enough though in later years she warmed and
became such a delight to be around.
Grandpa Leard (mom's side) -Talk about "Tough Love!". How
would you like to be called Sap Head!? Ouch! But He taught
this city boy sooooo much. I remember him saying, " If your
going to ride the ponies, you have to learn how to catch them,
brush them and saddle them " - and I did! He was illiterate but
had a cement contractor's license, managed 27 head of ponies
( he ran a weekend pony ring) and owned property. A very
complicated and proud man.
that were mostly worlds' apart in similarity. Offering me such
a wide variety of experiences growing up.
On my father's side there was the sophistication; manners,
well-traveled, educated, etc.. It may have been rather "stiff" for
me at times, but there was plenty of enjoyment to be had.
On my mother's side you had the very simple, salt of the earth
(cotton pickers from Arkansas), TV trays for dinner experience -
LOVED IT!
There's no doubt that there was a common thread among the
two sides and that was the amazing work ethic and energy!
They are all gone now:
Grandmother Ellie (dad's side) - She once (and that was
enough! ) scolded me for calling her " Grandma ". Her hugs
were never overly affectionate and never a kiss on the
lips. She intimidated me and there is no doubt about that.
Amazingly enough though in later years she warmed and
became such a delight to be around.
Grandpa Leard (mom's side) -Talk about "Tough Love!". How
would you like to be called Sap Head!? Ouch! But He taught
this city boy sooooo much. I remember him saying, " If your
going to ride the ponies, you have to learn how to catch them,
brush them and saddle them " - and I did! He was illiterate but
had a cement contractor's license, managed 27 head of ponies
( he ran a weekend pony ring) and owned property. A very
complicated and proud man.
| A whole lot of kin folk at the Woodruff's 50th! |
| JoAnn (mom) & Mike (dad) |
Me & Hattie Hartford (Nana)
| Grandma Ellie & Grandpa Lee |
| Grandma Rachel & Grandpa Leard |
| Grandpa and his syblings |
| Dad and his sister, Linda (Cate) |
the Actor
| The Actress |
| Sisters - Kristin, Stacy and Karen "Cave Dwellers" |
