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Grandmom’s Prom Dress

My mom is from the western part of North Carolina; west of Asheville where rolling farms transform into the Smoky Mountains. It’s beautiful country. Most of Mom’s immediate family has stayed in the area. Sophomore year of High School, my … Continue reading

10. May 2012 by Helena
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The Backstory #5: Mimi’s Letters

The Object: The Origin: My Paternal Grandmother, “Mimi” The Backstory: I moved from northern Virginia to west Texas two weeks after I turned nine years-old. This move took us away from a lot of family in the area, including my … Continue reading

13. February 2012 by Helena
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