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Flashback Friday

There she is.

Little Cathy Carson, Brownie.

Notice the 'Tenille' haircut. Did anyone else have the 'Tenille?' It was a good option for anyone who was too nervous to go as short as the 'Dorothy Hamill.' Especially when it's your first haircut, ever.

I was a good Brownie.

I sold lots of cookies.

That was back in the day when the thin mints actually had a layer of mint in them.

Ah, 1977...

Comments

  1. Anonymous9:26 AM

    Oh Cathy,
    What a sweet little girl you were. Whenever you're tempted to be hard on yourself, look at that photo and see the person who should be treasured.

    Thanks for sharing.

    HMBalison

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  2. remember my girl scout story?
    http://marietaylor.blogspot.com/2006/03/flashback-fridaythe-willis-family.html

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  3. you were such a cutiepie...really! I love your bright eyes most. I was never as happy as you - and I was deathly shy...

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  4. Hi cathy, thank you for the visit and the recipe offer!
    my 6 yr old is on my lap and is now putting on her brownie uniform to play compare and contrast..

    have a great weekend!
    steph

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  5. Oh yes, I had the "Tenille", I'll dig around and see if I can find a photo for you to laugh at...*LOL*...

    Hope you're having a great weekend, been praying for God's, grace and peace and comfort to wash over you.

    Melissa~

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  6. Anonymous9:30 PM

    I did have a hamilton hair cut

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