September 1, 2017
Were you raised in the town in which your were born? Where were you raised?
Yes, I was raised in the town where I was born. A suburb of Minneapolis named Robbinsdale.
I grew up in the house that my mom was raised in. The house was built in 1916. Actually it was 2 houses put together to make one house. One part of the house was just one story, the part 2 stories. It had big windows all around.
Robbinsdale had/has the feel of a small town. Of course back when I was kid I was allowed to walk places alone without my mom. I would go "uptown" on Saturdays to buy penny candy. There is a main street where all the businesses were/are located.
I lived there until I was 22 years old. I moved to North Carolina for a while then back to Robbinsdale. My mom sold the house and I moved with her into a condo in a different suburb. I went back to NC for a while. I lived with my mom until her death in 1991. My husband anbd son lived there too.
I know I have photos of the house and possibly of "uptown". I will find them and share next time.
I wasn't born in the town where I live but I got here as fast as I could. Lived here for 57 years and it has become my hometown. Enjoyed reading your answer, I think it's great that's you've remained in your hometown.
ReplyDeleteFifty-seven years in one place is a very long time indeed. I don 't live in my hometown now, but do go back to visit now and again.
DeleteI lived in the town where I was born until I was five. (PA). Then we moved to Florida, and I grew up there until I got married. My hubby and I have moved A LOT over the past 48 years, but we have been back in Florida for the past 20 years...just not in the same house. Trying to stay put for a while, until we need to "downsize" for our old age. Would love to see the pictures of the house you grew up in. It sounds really neat. I love old houses that have a history and character, and it sounds like your old home had that for sure.
ReplyDeleteMy house could almost be classified as a tiny house. Less than 800 sq ft. But, I am downsizing in that I am trying to get rid of things so my son won't have to go through it all.
DeleteThis is a great post, Trudy. Thank you for joining our challenge. I would love to see the pictures of the house you grew up in, too. How wonderful that you have the pictures.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend. :)
This is going to be a stretch for me. Posting something everyday, but at least I know the topic.
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