In this nostalgic episode of The Dillard Files, Thurl takes us back to a life shaped by chalkboards, chores, and cherished family traditions. He reflects on starting school in 1930—sharing stories about school wardrobes, trading lunches, strict teachers, and the rhythm of a school schedule. Outside the classroom, he brings to life moments like fishing, swimming, listening to the Grand Ole Opry, square dancing, and making molasses by hand. You’ll hear about Zada and Argie’s weddings, big family dinners, and the everyday tasks of raising peanuts, washing clothes the old-fashioned way, and hauling blocks of ice to the cellar. It’s a warm, vivid window into rural childhood in a bygone era.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19O5mlxvrhLYVfsgpHptZTqmVM9b9kUK6cbib9hIzu94/edit?usp=drivesdk