LJ Idol 6.19: The dancing woman... (open topic)

[alexpgp]

One summer, during one of my weekend visits to her apartment, my grandmother brought out a special keepsake for the two of us to look at. It was a thin, 3-ring black notebook with my grandfather’s stamp collection. Most of them were US stamps issued in the 1930s and 1940s, but there was also a smattering of stamps that my grandfather had picked up

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[lawchicky]

My great-grandfather was an avid stamp and coin collector. Unfortunately, my great-aunt got her hands on most of his collection after he passed away and promptly sold it off. My grandmother has two binders left, and I consider them family heirlooms, only partially because the stamps may have any value, but mostly because my great-grandfather loved them so much. He was a great man.

[alexpgp]

I can certainly empathize.

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[alexpgp]

Thank you! I'm glad I was able to make the subject interesting for you.

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[onda_bianca]

Your entries are great week after week. You take things that may not normally be exciting and make it engaging for the reader. :)

[alexpgp]

Thanks for the compliments! I'm glad you're enjoying my posts.

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[beautyofgrey]

Ah, I used to collect stamps as a child...but rather randomly, with no deep knowledge of their various meanings. You bring back memories. :)

[alexpgp]

I think that's the approach most kids take (it was mine, at least). Meeting Mr. I. was serendipitous, as he was happy to share his knowledge and I was fortunate enough to be receptive.

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[fourzoas]

Great story and well told!

[alexpgp]

Thank you!

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