My mom Louise, me, and some dumb bunny, photographed by my dad at my grandparents’ house in Brooklyn, New York, probably in 1958. This photograph captures a fairly formal version of the city activity known as sitting on the stoop.
One thing I never had to worry about in childhood: perishing from exposure to the elements. Freedom from such worry was, I believe, common among children of the time and place. Our parents were watching out for us. “Warmly dressed” doesn’t begin to capture it.
Happy Mother’s Day to all.
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That's totally darling.
What's not so darling is realizing you were this cute little muffin in 1958. My dad was in Korea, we--the rest of the family--were in Arkansas, and by midsummer we were all in Hawaii, and I was entering 6th grade.
Not that there's anything Wrong with being Younger Than Elaine. Sniff.
Or older than many others. :)
Close analysis of the photo reveals you to be appreciably younger than me...
And more warmly dressed, I bet. :)
Michael Leddy: Famous Energizer Bunny User. :)
Sean, I get your point.
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