A new version of A Hundred Year Ago that focuses more on the foods and slower-paced lifestyle of the early 1900s will be rolled out later this week. I plan to do posts about twice a week.
Over the past few months, I’ve discovered that even when I’m not blogging, I still enjoy making hundred-year-old recipes that use seasonal, local foods. I also continue to be fascinated by the simpler way of life a hundred years ago.
And, I discovered how much I missed the blogging community. I met so many wonderful people during the four years that I did A Hundred Years Ago.
I finally realized that A Hundred Years Ago could continue without the diary. . . dah. . . I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to figure that out.
Over the next few days, I plan to update the look of A Hundred Years Ago. There probably will be moments when this blog looks very strange as I make the transition to a new template. Keep your fingers crossed that it goes smoothly.
See you soon!
A Hundred Years Ago 
Do you know, Sheryl, I was thinking about you only today and wondering how you were, and here you are, and it sounds as if you have some wonderful plans ahead for “Helena’s” blog too. I’ll look forward to hearing more. 🙂
Wow, it’s amazing that you happened to think about me after all these months when I haven’t been online. It’s good to be back. I think that you’ll enjoy the direction A Hundred Years Ago is heading.
I’m glad you are back. My family is from PA and I have been very interested in family history and everyday life in that time period. I remember one of your posts about your grandmother having to cross the river by boat. It is something we don’t think about now and is an interesting little fact about life back then. I’m looking forward to your posts.
I’m glad to be back, too. I’ve missed doing this blog, and chatting with you and others in the blogging community.
I also find it amazing that some of the bridges that seem like they have been there forever had not yet been built a hundred years ago. Roads, bridges, and transportation in general sure have changed over the past century.
Lucky me. Just one day after I clicked “follow”. Glad to hear, Sheryl.
Leslie
Welcome! It’s wonderful to have a new follower. I think that you’ll enjoy this blog.
I agree!
Welcome back!
It’s good to be back. I’ve missed everyone.
Welcome back! I am so glad to hear this. I have missed your posts and I’m really looking forward to reading them again. Your picture looks great! 🙂
Heather W
Thank you for the kind words. It’s good to be back.
Glad to hear you’re bringing the blog back. I love all the old recipes and memorabilia. 🙂
It’s funny–but when I wasn’t doing the blog I found that I was constantly referring back to it because I wanted to make this or that recipe that I’d previously posted. I think that’s what finally convinced me that I should get the blog going again so that I’d have the incentive to find some more old recipes and give them a try.
I’m sure it will be interesting to re-discover recipes and other tips for life from way back. 🙂
Great idea! Have fun with it, Sheryl. I will stay tuned. I’m fascinated by that era, too. I am actually in the process of putting together a post about a food writer who was active in the late 19th c/early 20th. Have yet to try her recipes but they sound intriguing. I’m sure our grandmothers read such columns with great interest.
Thanks for the encouragement and support. The post you are working on sounds really interesting. I can hardly wait to read it.
My, it’s good to hear from you! 😄 I have enjoyed past posts, so I’m looking forward to some more.
Thanks for the kind words.
Looking forward to this new journey.
So am I. It’s nice to hear that you are looking forward to it.
Glad to hear you’re keeping this blog alive! I’m looking forward to it
Thanks for the kind words. It’s good to know that you are on-board.
Great idea! I’m looking forward to the new format!
I think that you’ll enjoy the new format.
I’ve missed you! Good to see you back.
Thanks for the nice note. It’s good to be back. I’m missed you and others in the blogging community.
That’s very exciting! I love old-fashioned recipes.
It’s nice to hear that you like old-fashioned recipes. I think you’ll enjoy upcoming posts.
Now, this is good news! I’ve missed you, and wondered whether you’d gotten bored, or distracted, or had other things to do. Sometimes a break is good, of course, and gives a new perspective on things.
I’m looking forward to your new offerings. It’s great to have you back.
The break was good–and re-energized me–but I really missed doing A Hundred Years Ago and am really excited about getting it going again.
All I can say is YAY! I missed the blog and was thinking about it recently. Welcome back.
Thanks for your kind comments. It’s wonderful to be back!
HURRAH! I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE NEW VERSION. You have definitely been missed.
I really appreciate your kind words. It’s wonderful to be back. I’ve missed you all.
Glad to see you are coming back to my computer on regular basis!
I’m glad to know you’re still on-board. I so enjoyed posting the diary and re-connecting with wonderful people like your family; and am now looking forward to getting the blog started again.
Great to see you back, Sheryl.
I think of you on the first of every month when I remember Helena’s lovely poems.
It’s good to be back. I miss Grandma’s monthly poems, too.
This is just the kind of blog I love to read and you do it so well.
Thanks for the kind words. It’s good to know that it’s the type of blog that you enjoy.
Yay!!! Happy to have you back 😊
I’m glad to be back. I discovered during blogcation how much I enjoyed doing A Hundred Years Ago.
And i enjoy reading it.
I look forward to being in touch again. Good decision
Thanks for the kind sentiments.
Oh, I’m so glad you’re returning to blogging! I’ve missed you!
And, I’ve missed you and the others in blogging community. It’s good to be back.
Wonderful to have you back. I have been wondering about you; what you were up to etc. And of course I always think about you when I make your cobbler recipe.
I enjoyed my blogcation–but it’s wonderful to be back. I missed doing A Hundred Years Ago, and interacting with you and others in the blogging community.
And, it’s always great to hear how much you like the cobbler recipe. It’s always good to hear when someone enjoys a recipe as much as I do.
We missed you, too.
Welcome back! As you can see, your followers are very happy, including me! The slow life definitely appeals 🙂
It’s good to be back. I’ve missed everyone. . . There is something special about the slower life.
Welcome back Sheryl!
Thank you–it’s good to be back!
Looking forward to seeing what people were eating 100 years ago.
I’m having a lot of fun working on a couple future posts. I think that you’ll enjoy them
Sheryl,
I want to let you know that your blog post is listed in today’s Fab Finds post at http://janasgenealogyandfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2015/09/follow-friday-fab-finds-for-september-4.html
Have a great weekend!
Thank you! I’m honored that you thought A Hundred Years Ago was worthy of inclusion in the Fab Finds.
Never blogged before. Came across your blog while looking for what women were wearing 100 years ago. My parents were born in 1912 and 1913 and I have always been interested in that era. Have been reading books about the 1st World War and it is fascinating, shocking and heartbreaking. It would be a nice change to look at recipes and fashion etc.
Welcome! Thanks for the kind note. I’m honored that this blog is where you made your first comment. Like you, I find this era fascinating.
Welcome Back!! I am so happy to have you visit me at tea time and learn more about life 100 years ago. I think often of you and your grandma – amazing how connected we get through words, pictures and the internet.
Thank you! It’s wonderful to be back. It’s amazing how the internet has facilitated the development of virtual communities that transcend space.
I am so happy!!!! I am excited to see you back at One Hundred! You look so pretty too with your new avatar! Looking forward to you but Od timey recipes, it’s so good for the soul!!!!
It’s wonderful to be back. I decided that it was time to use a new photo. I think that my old picture was almost 8 years old.
You look very pretty!!!
I love the next phase of Hundred Years ago. Glad you are back! !
It’s wonderful to be back. I missed it when I wasn’t doing this blog. 🙂