A Long, Long Time Ago When Grandpa Was A Little Boy: Stories by Stanley D. Brandon, M.D. for his grandchildren

Bricks from the Well 11.07.2026 3:43 ↓

This chapter tells of what Grandpa's father did with an old well that was not used anymore.

Christmas 1945 27.06.2026 3:59 ↓

This chapter tells of a memorable Christmas present.

The Birthday Party 20.06.2026 3:22 ↓

This chapter tells of a very memorable birthday party.

Learning to Drive 13.06.2026 9:09 ↓

This chapter tells of how he learned to drive and gives some counsel to young drivers.

Summer 06.06.2026 4:52 ↓

This chapter describes the blessings of summers and how he often spent them.

Jupie the Cow 30.05.2026 5:02 ↓

This chapter describes one of Grandpa's dairy cows.

Swinging Across the Creek (and Eating Crow) 23.05.2026 4:31 ↓

This chapter tells the story of what he found down by the creek.

Through the Wall 16.05.2026 5:01 ↓

This chapter tells of an accident his mother had with a tractor.

Mairzy Dotes 09.05.2026 2:10 ↓

This chapter describes a song that they once sang at church.

Maroa Methodist Church 02.05.2026 1:46 ↓

This chapter describes the church Grandpa attended as a little boy.

Sick at Camp 25.04.2026 5:33 ↓

This chapter describes some miserable days at camp.

Chicken Pox and W. O. Johnson 18.04.2026 2:12 ↓

This chapter tells of the kindness of a neighbor.

Karakul Sheep 11.04.2026 3:41 ↓

This chapter tells of how they raised sheep on the farm.

Goats 04.04.2026 2:14 ↓

This chapter tells of how they raised goats on the farm.

Dressing Chickens 21.03.2026 3:49 ↓

This chapter tells of how they raised chickens on the farm.

The Spanking 14.03.2026 3:46 ↓

This chapter describes how Grandpa got into trouble.

The Mailman 07.03.2026 5:11 ↓

This chapter describes how Grandpa once tried to bring the mail from the mailbox into the home.

Running on Gravel 28.02.2026 3:54 ↓

This chapter describes how Grandpa was often barefooted as a child.

Manure Spreading 21.02.2026 6:20 ↓

This chapter tells of how they cleaned up after the cows while living on the farm.

The Tree House 14.02.2026 3:10 ↓

This chapter tells of a tree house that Grandpa and his brother built. 

The Igloo 07.02.2026 3:21 ↓

This chapter tells of a project in the snow that Grandpa did with his brother, Tommy.

The Rumble Seat 31.01.2026 1:30 ↓

This chapter describes Uncle Jack's DeSoto roadster.

The Dog Bite 24.01.2026 3:23 ↓

In this chapter, Grandpa describes a bad encounter that he had with a German Shepherd.

Darning Socks 03.01.2026 4:26 ↓

If we get holes in our socks, we usually throw them away and purchase new one. Not so during the depression.

Bean in the Ear 27.12.2025 7:27 ↓

This chapter describes how beans on the farm were harvested and brought to the grain elevator. It also tells of how one bean caused quite a problem.