Maytag washer woman

Ol' fashioned?  If you can remember your mother doing the washing this way, you are definitely a senior citizen.  Actually I remember my mother having an electric washing machine.  Attached to a double sink was a scrub board and a handle to draw the clothes through a wringer.  When finished wringing, she hung the clothes on two clothes lines to dry.  They were attached to the back of the house and extended to the back shed.  She used wooden clothes pins to attached each item to the line.

I found this billboard in Boise, Idaho.  It was recently restored and is functional, meaning the lady actually moves up and down, turning her head.  The lady is the Maytag washer woman; however the Maytag store is long gone, being replaced by Cucina Di Paola, known to locals as a great place to by fresh Gourmet Take-n-Bake Lasagne.

Maytag washer woman

Okay, the beautiful young woman is Sable Tannahill.  She is my First Cousin, twice removed.  I believe we resemble each other especially from the eyes down through the smile.  I told her that she reminded me of my Mother when she was a young lady.  

Sable - 22 & Grandpa Zucc - 71

Sable is the granddaughter of Jean & John Foster, seated at the table.  It was for their daughter, Adora Lee that a memorial in Boise was held.  It is unfortunate that such services have to be held, but occasionally they do, and we as mortals have to adjust our lives and try to make the best of this mortality. 

After leaving Boise the next day,  we noticed the beautiful Brigham City temple.  We decided drive by, as it is just off the freeway in Utah.

Old Glory waves in front of the angel.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that the Constitution of the United States is divinely inspired.  The Church was founded in 1830 in the United States.  














Across the street from this new temple is the Box Elder Tabernacle.  In many respects this building is just as interesting as the temple, if not more.  It was finished and dedicated in 1890.  I love the architecture, as it represents 19th century religious society.

 


It is interesting how much one can see and do in a day and a half.  Such was the case with us as we arrived arrived home, tired but satisfied with our short trip to Boise.   It is always good to be back home!