Pushing on a Rope
Terri S. Vanech
Outside In
Greenwich Avenue here in town — that veritable Rodeo Drive East — was nearly deserted late yesterday as Basil and I undertook a post-barbecue constitutional. All the better to see it clearly. Up one side of the street and down the other, we set aside the usual people-watching we might have done in favor of … Continue reading
Strike up the Band
I had a great time ushering in summer last weekend. In addition to my usual weekend activities, we had a great barbecue with good friends and a quiet Father’s Day celebration doing some of the things Basil enjoys (more barbecuing, a little shopping, a walk on the beach…). The weekend also marked the annual concert by … Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day …
Originally posted on Pushing on a Rope:
… to three of the best Dads. My late father-in-law, Nick, pictured here with Basil circa 1959 or ’60; Basil with his Dad, Nick. My dad, Mike Salvatore, here with me in 1968; Me and Dad in 1968. I am 2 here. And no, I don’t know why…
Flashback Friday — Life After High School
How quickly time has flown. A year ago we were awash in a sea of emotions as Catherine graduated from high school. Today we are reduced to 12 weeks of sidestepping piles of dorm gear stuffed in every corner of the living room and den while they await their return to Hofstra in August a reverse transition … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Night to Remember
Can’t believe it’s been a year since the high excitement that accompanied the end of Catherine’s senior year. The cliché is true — time flies (and seems to do so more quickly with each birthday I mark). A year ago, the household was consumed with Catherine’s prom and the Port Chester (NY) Band Night anniversary performances … Continue reading
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