Category: family

In memoriam Natalie

My ex-mother-in-law Natalie passed away today. Just a few days shy of her 90th birthday on August 14th. Here’s a photo of us together. We are preparing for lunch in Burano, Italy. January 28,...

Maiden before mother

So fresh, so hopeful, so looking forward. So sexy! A side of my mother I didn’t know, just discovered. It makes a difference, seeing these. I can only imagine my dad took these photos.

On the road again

Off to Connecticut to see this little guy. Salvatore Francis. One month old. He was expected in January but came early, December 12. And if I may brag, note my crocheted baby blanket, helping...

Thanksgiving

It’s Thanksgiving. The sky is blue, the trees are yellow and brown. Earlier the sky was orange fog color. The birds were singing. Now the pumpkin ginger pie is cooling and the butternut squash/black...