My Grandma's Diaries

It is January of 1931 Elizabeth Hartsell has begun the first entry in a diary that will last her for 10 and 1/2 years. She's living in Arkansas, her father is out of work and the Great Depression has just begun. So far, not only does she have no fears she is joining clubs to help people in this unfortunate time.  She has no idea that her world is about to be turned upside down as the Great Depression takes its toll on her fami...

In this episode of My Grandma's Diaries, things are not going well in Elisabeth's household. Her father is out of work,  they're having to move to a smaller home and Elisabeth isn't sure what's going to be happening next. Bad news and tragedy seem to follow several people in this episode. But, in the midst of it all, she'll still have time to hang out with her friends go out on a date and feel happines...

In our last episode, Elisabeth Hartsell had gotten some bad news, the Great Depression hit her family hard in 1931, her father can't find a job and they're having to move from Monticello Arkansas to Belle Missouri. In this episode, we'll go on a road trip visiting some of her father's family, The Hartsells, along the way and ending up in the home of her mother's parents, George and Sarah Underwood

Elisabeth has moved to Belle Missouri and BOY is she jumping in with both feet!! She's making friends,  has a part in the school play, and is settling into life at her grandparent's house. How long will they be welcomed there? Will Dad find a job? Will Santa know they have moved? Let's find out.

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In episode FIVE, Gussie has left Elizabeth for a Highway Girl and she has a lot of thoughts about that. What's a highway girl? Let's find out. Meanwhile, Dad's out looking for work and not having any luck.  Elizabeth is hanging out with her friends and finding new love prospects with a young man named Bill. How long will it last? Join us to find out!

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Welcome to Episode SIX!  Elisabeth and her family are settling comfortably into life in Belle, Missouri. They are living with her maternal grandparents while Dad desperately looks for work. We meet a lot of her friends in this episode and a new love interest, Mr. Bill Terrill. (GUSSIE'S COUSIN... hey it's a small town) How will that relationship go? Let's dive in and find out.

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It's 1932, Elisabeth's father has had no luck finding a job and her maternal grandparent's generosity has run out. So, the family is packed up and headed to the Hartsell farmstead in Step Rock, Arkansas, home of her paternal grandfather, Moris Hartsell. Elisabeth is going to have to work very hard and she's going to have to live in a tent until her family can find jobs and a home for her to live in. Buckle up y&...

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 It's the summer of 1932 and Elisabeth Hartsell and her family have moved to Steprock, Arkansas to work on the Hartsell family farm. She and her sisters have to live in a tent and work every day picking strawberries. Despite this massive change in lifestyle, her attitude is full of positivity, and her days off the farm are filled with making friends, flirting with boys, and hoping for the best.
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July 8th, 1932 will mark the day that the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to its lowest point in the Great Depression. Elisabeth and her family are feeling the effects of it.  Times couldn't be harder for the Hartsell family,  but Elisabeth will still find time for 4th of July family picnics and meeting lots of new friends and family. join us for episode 9. and don't forget to visit us on our Patreon account!! This week...

The cotton is growing in the fields and Elisabeth is making time for friends and BOYS, of course. The farmers are grumbling about their troubles and the BIG election is getting closer, but Elisabeth keeps her eyes on some important local elections too!
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Summer is over and it's back in the fields for the Hartsell's ... it's cotton season. School starts up again and Elisabeth finally has a chance to go. Dad is still out of work and tensions are beginning to rise.
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Welcome to 1933!!
Elisabeth is out of the fields and back in school. The nights in the tent sure are cold, but she's got her love to keep her warm as she navigates the boys she's crushing on right now. 
Dad's off in Memphis looking for work… will he ever find a job?  will they ever get out of the tent and into a real house in a real town? 

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Elisabeth turns 16 in this episode! (has she been kissed? I think we all know). But the strawberries need to be picked and things are getting WORSE for the Hartsells.

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Elisabeth's family is deeply in debt at Uncle Clyde's store. How will they get out from under that? Does Dad have a plan?
Meanwhile the Tommy, Henley, Elisabeth love triangle is heating up along with the temperatures in the tent.
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It's August in Steprock, Arkansas. The Henley- Tommy- Elisabeth love triangle is in full swing. How will Elisabeth be able to choose between these two fine young fellows.

The old time Tent Revival is in town will Elisabeth get swept up in the fire in brimstone?

What's going on with Dad anyhopes for jobs for paying down that debt to Uncle Clyde?

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Elisabeth and her family are back in the cotton fields of Steprock working their fingers to the bone. Good news is coming their way as far as a place to live but bad news is creeping up on them that will cause a shockwave in the family.
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Grandpa Underwood's death has opened up an opportunity for the Hartsell family, or has it? Mother and Daddy can't agree. Elisabeth worries about them quarreling. Who will she date?
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Elisabeth and her family get the news that they can move back to Belle! Will Lil still be their best friend? What about Bill? Has he moved on with another girl? What about Dad and job prospects? Find it all out NOW!

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