A Snowy Topeka Day

Our house in Topeka on a cold January day in 1978. 3914 Munson. And our cat, Socks, navigating the snow.

 

The Race Is On

My cousin Kerry and I were racing at Burnett's Mound in Topeka. Susan was taking motion shots for her photo journalism class. 1971
 

Everything Old Is New Again

Hal and Julie planned to move in to 1275 Jewell – where Mom grew up and Gussie lived until she died – but decided to renovate before doing so. The house will be 100 years old next year so it needed an update but they kept much of its character.

Hal is standing in the basement workshop and by his feet you can see the line on the floor that marks the edge of the old coal bin. We had a lot of fun with that coal bin as kids. They also added a sewing hideaway for Julie in the attic.

 

An Inauguration of a Different Time

Gov. Bennett's inauguration in 1975. I don't know that there is anyone I am related to in this photo but I thought it was timely.
 

Cool Cousins

Scott and Hal in summer 1973. I remember eating many a meal in the Jensens' kitchen while the adults ate in the dining room. Happy birthday to Scott today!
 

A New Jewell

1275 Jewell has a fresh look. You can see the stand-alone garage through the driveway arch. I didn't get to see the inside because Hal wasn't home. I'm sure Mom would be delighted by her old home.

Wildflower Garden

Grandma Vala Morgan with her neighbor Rose Hammon in 1959. My grandmother's garden in Topeka always impressed me as a wild field but I suspect it was more of a cottage garden, which I was not familiar with.

The Page and the Reporter

Dad and I on the steps of the Capitol in Topeka, February 1965. I was going to be a page in the House of Representatives and he was, of course, covering the legislature for the Star.

Never Too Big

Amazing cinnamon rolls we had for lunch in Topeka. Dinner plate size. And, yes, I ate the whole thing.

Checking Out the Air Show

Steve and Susie at what looks like an airshow. I assume a parent is nearby.

Fun at the Fair

Mom and Dad and Debbie at the Mid-America Fair in Topeka in September 1976.