barbara s duncan: Siri, call Valerie. Siri, do ??? Does Siri paint? Can she do this?
- 10/16/25 01:33 PM
Does Siri paint for you?
I can't remember where I got this pretty still-life painting but I thought it was nicely done. I can't forget the signature on it, however. Siri has become a part of our lives in the past few years. And is Siri a she or a he?
So I am wondering what all she/he can do! So can she paint a picture?? And how would she do it? This picture looks like an original but may be a print.
Can you help me with this picture?
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barbara s duncan: Lorene Smith, REALTOR at Searcy AR, passes. One of first lady agents.
- 10/01/25 11:37 AM
A long ago picture
All of the real estate agents in Searcy AR loved Lorene. She was one of the first lady REALTORS in this town. I began real estate in 1979 and she was already a successful agent in the business. She was among the first women to serve in the profession in Searcy AR and helped pave the way for other women to be in the profession.
In the above picture she worked for POWELL REALTY and is pictured with several other agents, including me! I neglected givng a date when I saved the picture but it was good while ago. … (2 comments)
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barbara s duncan: New Shop! Searcy AR! Ivory & Oak. Molly Hale & Amanda Taylor owners.
- 09/22/25 10:59 AM
Lovely new shop at 814 Holmes Rd, Searcy AR. Just head out Hwy 16 North and turn left on Holmes RD, just hehind Sonic, and there you are! Here's the yard sign.
Now I know you have a question. That's a strange name. Here's a closeup of the sign on the front of the building.
So I agree. That's a different name.....tell us about it. Molly answered me and I quote her.
Molly answered me and I quote her. "The meaning behind out sign, Ivory & Oak Design, is more than a name. It is a reflection of our vision and who we are. … (2 comments)
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barbara s duncan: Over large mail. Big mail box full. Searcy AR. Gifts. Dreamcatcher??!!
- 09/15/25 08:37 AM
A gift (unexpected) for me!
A few days ago https://activerain.com/droplet/Jzv4 I wrote a blog about over-large mail stuffed in mailboxes, at least in mine. Click above to go to the blog and see a picture.
WELL.... Now the largest ever has come. I practically had to pry it out of the box and I wish I had taken a picture of its coming out of the box. Inside my house I put the objects on my table and above is the picture of the contents.
1. A 20" x 18" heavy plastic carrying bag (possiby good for grocery … (1 comments)
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barbara s duncan: Favorite fun picture, Rodger Duncan, girls, Searcy AR, Good memory
- 08/31/25 07:58 AM
I love this picture! I married the boy years later and he passed away 3 years ago this weekend. All who knew him loved him and miss him. This blog is in his memory.
Here's the original one. https://activerain.com/droplet/7S5b
Look at the little boy standing there strutting his stuff. Never mind that his pants were too big, his shirt a bit small. His smile was large and genuine. One little girl is holding on to him. I think of words to describe him in this picture!
Join me. Over self confident, … (2 comments)
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barbara s duncan: Searcy AR gifts at Historic Benjamin Clayton Black home. Phoenix Club
- 08/22/25 11:11 AM
This is lovely! As is everything in this Searcy Art Gallery Historic home located at 300 E. Race, Searcy AR.
Gifted by old Phoenix Club heirs is this china cabinet plus desk space.
And this chair that has this plaque on the back of it, shown below. The plaque says ARKANSAS SEARCY 1803 LA PURCHASE EXPOSITION 1903.
So what's the story? Back in 1896 a group of Searcy ladies decided that Searcy needed more culture, like a Cultural Club, and established one that later became the Phoenix Club. They also established the first library in Searcy and met in the building every month. It … (4 comments)
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barbara s duncan: Mayfair. Historic hotel in Searcy AR. New owner coming. Old pictures.
- 07/30/25 08:00 AM
What's next?
Mayfair Hotel is changing hands. Here are a few of the old pictures and one made today! It is almost 100 years old!
I put this view on a blog a few years ago. 2009 I believe it was. Pull up that blog and see the pictures and read an interesting story about one of its original owners.
click here......... https://activerain.com/droplet/74XQ
And possibly this is the original look in the picture above. Fancy, fancy, and the vehicles reveal the age. No, I don't know what age they were. But some Searcy Sleuth will tell us. BTW, that historic street light … (3 comments)
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barbara s duncan: Cattails. Good memories. Searcy AR. Surprise Mom. Overgrown ditches.
- 07/24/25 12:18 PM
Cattail Ditch
A few days ago I stopped at a store, opened my car door, stepped out and saw this grown up ditch with what in it!!! Cattails! You often see them while traveling down a road but don't stop. This time I was already stopped! They were very attractive and a few, very few, were reachable from the edge of the ditch.
And then the memories began. The ditches were always too messy for a mom to go in and pick but not for a kid to go in and pick some for mom! The pleasure of having your child hand you … (2 comments)
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barbara s duncan: Sad memory. Searcy AR. Jr High taken by fire. 1981. Shoplifting. Ruler
- 07/21/25 12:22 PM
Old Junior High
Seems as if I spend a lot of time now going through old saved things. Sometimes the memories are delightful and other times the memories are not pleasant at all. So it was with these two discoveries. Way back on Dec. 30, 1981 the Searcy Junior High shown above burned. I had a son who was very close to the school and I had taught there just a few years before. My son prowled around after the fire and brought home these two objects. Look at this damaged poster that evidently was displayed someplace at the school.
And then add … (3 comments)
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barbara s duncan: Spring St. Searcy AR. Haircut plus bath at same place. Large ad.
- 07/11/25 10:56 AM
Baths in Searcy AR??
Public Baths? Searcy AR? Surely Not!!
But look at this old, old postcard! See the sign on the side of a building on the left side? If you are confused about where you are it is Spring Street looking North. Imagine that on the left side, just before the first building, would be Mayfair Hotel! Reportedly, the vehicles are about 1920's. The street looks very wide and there are quite a few people. In small towns folks went downtown on Saturdays so maybe it is Saturday.
BUT BATHS??? Note the partial ad saying BARBER SHOP and BATHS!! Gotta research that! … (3 comments)
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barbara s duncan: Norma Young again. Searcy AR. Chicken cooking queen. Won large prize.
- 06/23/25 12:03 PM
Here is our Norma Young again.
I discovered a National Chicken Cooking Contest Recipes book this week and it was written in 1971 for the 23rd annual contest winner's recipes. And there she was! Our Searcy Arkansas queen, Norma Young with her signature! We think she discovered and made famous Chicken Nuggets. Go to this earlier blog and read more about her and the recipe. And the recipe is easier to read. Click below.
https://activerain.com/droplet/Jpqm
WASN'T THAT FUN!
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barbara s duncan: 1954 Class. Fun to analyze. About 75 yrs ago. Kids fashion then.
- 06/16/25 11:37 AM
South Georgia kids about 75 years ago.
Check their outfits and compare with our students today. Of course, girls could not wear pants to school. And they sure loved those saddle oxford shoes and bobbie socks. The skirts had to be the same length and might change from year to year. Boys were crazy about blue jeans rolled up and apparently plaid shirts and skirts and dresses were the chosen style.
Now look at the middle student on the front row. Is she a boy or girl? She has on forbidden pants for a girl but shoes like a girl. And she must … (5 comments)
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barbara s duncan: 25th annual KTHV11 Cereal Drive. Searcy AR. Successful. Tom Brannon.
- 06/12/25 11:58 AM
Look who is admiring my new shirt! Tom Brannon, who gave me the shirt, and who is pictured all over it, points to it. My daughter, Valerie Canepa, is trying to take it because she likes it so much. Actually, it is last year's shirt but I didn't get one last year. The Cereal Drive is held yearly by KTHV11 TV station and goes to several different cities to solicit cereal for our kids. The sign below shows how successful Searcy was with 6503 boxes. Tom Brannon and Karen Fuller are in the group below. The white haired lady in the … (0 comments)
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barbara s duncan: My mother. Was she fashionable? Check hair style. Rosie the Riveter.
- 06/12/25 07:40 AM
Rediscovered. Painting of my mother from 1966.
Well, yes. It was done by little me and it has resurfaced. It is still located in Georgia, where I grew up. It was painted in 1966 in Searcy AR with my signature. She was probably in her 20's at the time. She does look young and pretty here. What I have noticed this time and probably before about her hair covering. It looks a lot like this style. Seems as if ladies could use a hankie or scarf to hold back the hair and tie the wrap above the forehead.
Like this very famous poster. … (5 comments)
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barbara s duncan: A Penny For Your Thoughts? Member of the Penny Generation? Soon.
- 05/30/25 04:52 AM
The Arkansas Democrat Gazette had an interesting article about the penny being discontinued in a short time. Seems it costs more to make them than they are worth, costing about 3 cents to make a penny.
SO....
I am declaring now that I have been a long-time part of the "penny generation." I fondly remember just a few things about growing up way back then. [Maybe not TOO fondly.)
1. For 10 of them I could buy a coke and peanuts to put in it. Did you ever put peanuts in your coke?
2. Add 15 more of them … (15 comments)
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barbara s duncan: SURPRISE MAIL! Who sent it? 10 color Pee Wee football pics. Searcy AR
- 04/16/25 12:28 PM
I received a surprise package in the mail today!
It has no name on who sent me the package of 10 wonderful old photos of the beginning Pee Wee football players in Searcy AR from 1969 to 1972. This one is of the Duncan's Roadrunners. Look at the coaches in the back. Aren't they handsome!! The one on the right is of my husband Rodger Duncan and one on the left is Sidney Quattlebaum and they were instrumental in beginning the teams and the program.
Okay, next you are seeing a group of 9 pictures. Someone way back there saved them and knew … (1 comments)
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barbara s duncan: 1993 Searcy AR Real Estate Memories. RE/MAX Advantage comes to town!
- 04/08/25 11:48 AM
WHAT A CREW! WHAT A MEMORY!
I know, I know! Can't remember some of this crew? Realize it was about 33 years ago and that helps with the reason and I have the same problem. But it is a REALLY good memory. I am on the bottom row right proudly wearing my new RE/MAX jacket and I guess we were holding fingers up because we aimed to be #1!
RE/MAX was a brand new franchise in the country and the guy in the white shirt and tie, Robert Cargile, brought it to town. Several agents joined him and I was one of … (3 comments)
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barbara s duncan: The way things were. Good class. Typing. Searcy AR. 1950's.
- 03/03/25 11:31 AM
1950's typing class.
Who remembers this? Do they still have them?
I found this old picture inside a 1950 Searcy Arkansas yearbook. It was a free picture just inside the book with several other pictures, mostly football. So I assume that it was from the 1950 school year. Searcy Sleuths may even recognize some of the students. I definitely remember being in a classroom that looked like this and learning how to type. Now I think that it was one of the best classes to take and learn typing. Typing is still something I still do a lot of when using the computer. … (4 comments)
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barbara s duncan: Pinecone roses. Lasting gift. About 60 years old. Romantic. Lovely!
- 02/21/25 11:50 AM
Pine cone roses?
A long lasting gift.
So many, many years ago these rose-shaped cones were given to me. I sometimes think that if I were going through motherhood right now I'd end up in jail for giving my kids the freedom that I gave them when they were growing up. We lived on the edge of town near pastures, streams, woods, etc., and I let them roam around at will. They survived and had a great time. I might receive gifts that they found and brought home.
The picture above shows probably the best gift and the longest lasting. They were off a … (3 comments)
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barbara s duncan: Norma Young. Kay Wright. Kay's Kitchen book. 1971. Dipper's Nuggets.
- 02/15/25 09:19 AM
Norma Young and Kay Wright
Remember 1971? Searcy AR was home to a wonderful cook who may have invented Chicken Dipper's Nuggets and won a $10,000 award. (How much would that be today? Google says $77,927!) Norma Young is shown on the right above and her daughter, Kay Wright, on the left.
I cannot remember going to a restaurant and ordering chicken nuggets at that time so that is why I say she possibly began them. I am showing her recipe below. She entered a cooking contest and won! I just rediscovered the cookbook, Kay's Kitchen, which was published in 1984, and written … (2 comments)
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