Wednesday, December 6th, 1939 Tonight at 6:15 Jakey rang the doorbell. He leaned against some paint and I had to clean his pants. Then Edmund came, asking if Jakey lived here. Next came Filo. Billy turned up last of all. We discussed things and when Dad came home from work, they left to bowl. I…
Month: March 2018
November, 1939: Consolation and Choir
It’s just things like this that show, as much as Babu has changed since 1934, she’s still the same witty girl. Eddie Zimba, Emily Pesternak, Jakey and I tried to find an open bowling alley but all evening was spent in naught cause they were all full. We consoled ourselves with ice cream. I wonder,…
Reflection
I’m thinking I may not even post this. I only need to write it. I just need some time to reflect. I have a confession to make. I took yesterday off from school just to get caught up on the blog. Not just posts, or replying to messages, or checking in on the blogs I…
The Big Day
The big day, Babu’s 100th birthday party, was a grand success! Before I spill the details of the wonderful time we had, I need to go back a little ways. I feel the need to share how difficult and terrifying all of this was. It’s been building for at least the last six months, this…
Babu’s 100th!
Yes! Babu is 100 today. She is happy, healthy, and surrounded by family. Here she is getting ready for the big party: There will be a big shindig tonight and therefore, many more pictures! I will share them with you soon. I am looking forward to sharing more diary passages and vintage photos with…
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