Abbott "Pete" Smith D.V.M.: June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010 Virginia Joyann "Jody" Haley Smith: April 2, 1938 - May 9, 2021 |
Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate the legacy of Milliron Farm and Clinic, Dr. Pete and Jody Smith.
"I vacuumed Starboy this afternoon and it was really great to pet him on his rump and not raise a cloud of dust."
― Jody Smith
Jody's letter home to Mansfield, Ohio. This is the last letter in a string-tied bundle. There are many more letters in no certain order stacked neatly on my desk, their edges worn and yellowed, each with vivid memories.
Route 1
Fort Collins, Colorado
Friday, November 5, 1960
Dear Mom, Dad, and Jessie,
Just a quick note to tell you not to bother looking for a milk pasteurizer for us. Birky's have a two gallon electric one which they're not using anymore. We're trying it out right now. It seems to work fine - we tested the temperature with a dairy thermometer, so we'll probably buy it from them.
I vacuumed Starboy this afternoon and it was really great to pet him on his rump and not raise a cloud of dust. That vacuum cleaner surely does a nice job. I could have curry and brushed him all day and not have gotten him half so clean as I did in half an hour with that vacuum cleaner!
My throat is nearly well now. I can close my mouth completely and can chew normally again.
The nuts have been great. We had fruit cocktail topped with whipped cream and chopped pecans for dessert, really lush. My big blue stool is certainly a back saver, sat on it today to do formula, dishes, and peal potatoes.
Bye for now,
Me
Previous Letters Home:
July 6, 1960
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