My favorite shows growing up where "The Waltons" and "Little House on the Prairie". I honestly believe that stored somewhere in our DNA are collective memories from those who came before us, and as I have worked on documenting the lives of my 2nd great grandmothers, I find myself reflecting back to these two shows very often. The time frame for these women falls roughly between 1850 - 1950. Sitting here drinking my coffee out of the "MOM" mug Whitney gave me for Mother's Day last year, my emotions dance back and forth to a melody of long ago voices that only I seem to hear. It is almost as though each of these women is sitting here at this table with me sharing coffee and memories. I am multitasking too, browsing through pinterest and searching for summer dress patterns. I think about where women are today..........the opportunities and privileges. I think often to one of the last conversations I had with my dad, GW Slayton. He was angry and ...
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