1974, January?: Note from Marcy to G&H
A note accompanying a birthday gift.
Archive for Hearthlight
1974, February 6: Kidmail from Jay or Jed to G&H
Another piece of kid art about a “fish trap.”
1974, February 13: Letter from Marcy to G&H, plus kidmail
Marcy discusses arrangements for George and Helen to visit. “There will be plenty of room for you to stay here no matter how many kids we we have, as they all love to sleep on the floor, especially when they have friends visiting. They think it’s a great adventure.”
1974, March 1: Letter from Marcy to G&H
Jay has a birthday party, and other life updates. “[Mark would] prefer Cap’n Sugar Krispy Baddies if I’d buy that kind of stuff.”
1974, March 25: List of birthday presents for Jed
A list of presents that George and Helen were sending us, for my birthday.
1974, Spring: Letters from Jed to G&H
In which I like Star Trek and I have four foster brothers. Also: “I HAVE A NEW CHESS SET[…]. I‘M NOT BRAGGING ABOUT IT”
1974, April 12: Letter from Peter to G&H
In which Peter consults the I Ching about whether Grandpa George should retire or not. Plus a side note from me that says “We'll send you an Easter present even if you don't send us an Easter present, and you can send your Easter present a little later than Easter, if you want to send one.”
1974, May 18: Note from Jed to G&H
A brief thank-you note from me.
1974, May 26: Letter from Peter to G&H
Peter makes plans for a visit from George and Helen. “Our delight was boundless when we learned that you could get away for a week to come & visit us.”
1974, July 11: Postcard from Marcy to G&H
A placeholder postcard saying that a letter is coming soon.