Pushing on a Rope
Flashback Friday
Flashback Friday — Opa!
Flashback today to 1922 or 1923 — we’re not sure. Basil’s cousin, Penny, dropped in while I was taking down the Christmas tree on New Year’s Day, laden with presents and good cheer. Among the treasurers she brought us was this photo, a copy of one she unearthed while digging through old memories. I think … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Time to Get Together Again
Our class’ reunion time is upon us again, with plans for the 30th just getting under way, so Flashback today to the Port Chester High School Class of 1984’s 25th reunion. Here we were at the first planning meeting back in 2008: And here are Judy, John and me the night of the big event … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Pile on the Fun
As we prepare for the annual Vanech Family Leaf Removal Operation, I automatically reach for this photo: It was taken the first autumn after we moved in — back when all those chores were exciting because they were new and OURS. (It was also back when Catherine would happily grab a rake or shovel and … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — A Day to Celebrate
Flashback to my nephew, Nicky, who turns 19 today. This photo is of him and Catherine, probably about 10 years ago, following a Mother’s Day or birthday meal for my mother-in-law at a restaurant on Greenwich Avenue. As you can tell, Nicky has always been mad for Catherine, right from the day she was born. … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — He remembered!
Tuesday was the anniversary of our first date in 1987 and I’m a little ashamed to tell you that at 7:30 am, I was already engrossed in my workday when Basil mentioned it with a cheery “Happy Anniversary” and a kiss. Our 20th wedding anniversary is next month, so I was more than a little … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Freezing Time
Our Cape Cod vacations were the best — feeding the heart and soul year after year. Basil and I started the annual pilgrimages when we were still dating, heading north Labor Day weekend, then staying on after the crowds crossed the bridge and some quiet had descended. We stopped for a while after Catherine was … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Happy Camper
We’re hearing so much about Catherine’s many adventures as a counselor in training at ESF camp this summer that I had to dig up a photo from her day camp days. This photo is from 2003, when she was attending the SoundWaters camp. It was a terrific place to spend the summer — with sailing … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Baby Love
July 4 weekend, 17 years ago. Back when I could choose the outfits … and when she would actually wear a hat. This is one of my very favorite photos (I took it!). She’s wearing one of two precious outfits the staff in the Old Greenwich Post Office chipped in to buy her. I think … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Happy Summer!
My husband and daughter are criminals. In honor of the summer solstice, I give you this evidence, which surely belongs in a police locker: The two of them, illegally soaking their feet in a public fountain in Boston. It was 2009, and we’d traveled by ferry there from Provincetown during one of our annual Cape … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Here’s lookin’ at you, Mom
Don’t you love this photo? It’s my mom, Ginger Salvatore. I’m not sure what year this was taken or why she’s posing, but I see a certain movie-star quality to this shot that she will surely deny. (And I can see why her wedding gown had an 18-inch waistline.) This photo was taken at her … Continue reading
Pushing on a Rope 